Very low birth weight infant necessitating nissen undoplication for weaning off the mechanical ventilator. | [APSP Journal of Case Reports • 2014]

Author(s):

1. Ipek Güney Varal: Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey

2. Nilgün Köksal: Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey

3. Hilal Özkan: Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey

4. Pelin Dogan: Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey

5. Onur Bagci: Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Turkey

6. Hasan Dogruyol: Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Turkey

7. Arif Gürpinar: Uludag University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Turkey

Abstract:

Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is one of the common problems of neonatal intensive care units. Although this condition does not always need to be treated, it occasionally causes clinically serious consequences. Initial management is medical; however, in some cases surgery might be required. A premature neonate with birth weight of 1370 grams was managed in our ICU. The patient was mechanical ventilator dependent due to GER. The patient needed Nissen fundoplication for successfully weaning off the ventilator.

Page(s): 15-0

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Published: Journal: APSP Journal of Case Reports, Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Year: 2014

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