Localized intestinal perforations after enteral administration of indomethacin in premature infants

G Alpan; F Eyal; I Vinograd; R Udassin; G Amir; P Mogle; B Glick

doi:10.1016/s0022-3476(85)80305-x

Localized intestinal perforations after enteral administration of indomethacin in premature infants

J Pediatr. 1985 Feb;106(2):277-81. doi: 10.1016/s0022-3476(85)80305-x.

Authors

G Alpan, F Eyal, I Vinograd, R Udassin, G Amir, P Mogle, B Glick

PMID: 3968618
DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3476(85)80305-x

Abstract

Four very-low-birth-weight infants developed localized intestinal perforations after enteral administration of indomethacin. The clinical picture and histologic findings were unlike those seen in necrotizing enterocolitis.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / drug therapy*
Female
Humans
Ileal Diseases / chemically induced*
Ileal Diseases / pathology
Indomethacin / administration & dosage
Indomethacin / adverse effects*
Infant, Low Birth Weight*
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Perforation / chemically induced*
Intestinal Perforation / pathology
Intubation, Gastrointestinal
Jejunal Diseases / chemically induced*
Jejunal Diseases / pathology
Male

Substances

Indomethacin