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Cyanotic congenital heart disease and necrotizing enterocolitis: report of three cases
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Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) in infants can lead to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). This serious gastrointestinal condition requires prompt medical and surgical attention, with NEC considered a significant complication in CCHD infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Cyanotic congenital heart disease (CCHD) presents unique challenges in neonates.
- Gastrointestinal complications are a concern in infants with CCHD.
- Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal condition affecting newborns.
Abstract:
Three infants with cyanotic congenital heart diseases (CCHD) had abdominal distension, poor activity at day 2, day 3, and day 23. The abdominal roentgenograms showed dilated bowel loops, pneumatosis intestinalis, and pneumoperitoneum. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) was diagnosed. After medical and surgical intervention, one infant survived. In this report, we discuss the relationship between CCHD and NEC. The possible risk factors were also discussed, and it is recommended that NEC be a considered significant complication of infants with CCHD.