Online Medical Books for Enterocolitis
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... Pseudomembranous enterocolitis is an acute inflammation and necrosis of the small and large intestines, which usually affects the mucosa but may extend into submucosa and, rarely, other layers. Marked by severe diarrhea, this rare condition is generally fatal... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Signs and Symptoms Abdominal distention, increased gastric residue, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, metabolic acidosis, jaundice, disseminated intravascular coagulation, bradycardia
Treatment (Tx)
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... An acute inflammation and necrosis of the small and large intestines, pseudo-membranous enterocolitis usually affects the mucosa but may extend into submucosa and, rarely, other layers. Marked by severe diarrhea, this rare condition is generally fatal in 1 to 7 days from severe... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a clinical condition characterized by an initial mucosal intestinal injury that may progress to transmural bowel necrosis. Although NEC is common, its cause is unknown. NEC is the leading surgical emergency in neonates in... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... Pictures
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