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RGUHS Nat. J. Pub. Heal. Sci Vol: 14  Issue: 2 eISSN:  pISSN

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Surgical Gastrointestinal Conditions In Neonates - A Study From Referral Hospital

Gayathri H. Aradhya*, Santosh Subramanyam** Bharat Kansal***, Vivek, R***, Grishma Hirani***, Deepthi Rayi***, Sreedevi **

*Associate Professor, **Intern, ***Resident, Department of Pediatrics, JJM Medical College, Davangere

 

Corresponding author:

 Dr. Gayathri H. Aradhya Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, JJM Medical College, Davanagere-577004. gats-h@yahoo.co.in 

Year: 2014, Volume: 4, Issue: 3, Page no. 121-124,
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Abstract

Introduction: Gastrointestinal surgical defects are a very common presentation in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Most of them can be detectedantenatally by use of Ultrasound.

Methods: 12 neonates presented to our NICU with Gastrointestinal surgical conditions in a period of 6 months were taken for study.

Results: Out of the 12 neonates, 7 were operated successfully and now on follow up; 4 neonates expired and 1 neonate was discharged against medical advice.

Conclusion: Neonatal Gastrointestinal emergencies should be identified along with associated anomalies antenatally and treated accordingly, for better outcome

<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Gastrointestinal surgical defects are a very common presentation in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Most of them can be detectedantenatally by use of Ultrasound.</p> <p><strong>Methods: </strong>12 neonates presented to our NICU with Gastrointestinal surgical conditions in a period of 6 months were taken for study.</p> <p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of the 12 neonates, 7 were operated successfully and now on follow up; 4 neonates expired and 1 neonate was discharged against medical advice.</p> <p><strong>Conclusion:</strong> Neonatal Gastrointestinal emergencies should be identified along with associated anomalies antenatally and treated accordingly, for better outcome</p>
Keywords
Antenatal Scan, Surgical neonate, Gastrointestinal defects
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