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Neutropenic enteropathy.

G A Tireli1, H Ozbey, T Salman

  • 1Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey. gultireli@yahoo.com

Indian Pediatrics
|April 9, 2005
PubMed
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Neutropenic enteropathy (NE) in children undergoing chemotherapy can necessitate surgery. While some patients recover with neutropenia resolution, others face fatal outcomes if neutropenia persists.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Neutropenic enteropathy (NE) is bowel inflammation in neutropenic patients, often linked to chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies.
  • Aggressive chemotherapy regimens can lead to neutropenia, increasing the risk of gastrointestinal complications like NE.
  • Surgical intervention may be considered for severe or refractory cases of NE.

Observation:

  • This study reports on 7 pediatric patients with NE requiring surgical treatment.
  • All patients presented with absolute neutrophil counts below 1000/mm3.
  • Five of the seven patients had positive blood cultures, indicating systemic infection.

Findings:

  • Four out of seven children recovered following surgical intervention and resolution of neutropenia.

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  • Three out of seven children died due to persistent neutropenia and complications.
  • The study highlights the critical role of neutrophil count recovery in patient outcomes.

    • Implications:

    • Surgical management of NE in children is associated with variable outcomes.
    • Persistent neutropenia is a significant risk factor for mortality in pediatric NE patients requiring surgery.
    • Further research is needed to optimize treatment strategies and improve survival rates for children with NE.