Background/aim: Hemodynamic stress is the leading cause of acute renal failure (ARF) in premature neonates. Incidence of ARF in this population is between 8 and 24%. The aim of this study was to determine the frequence of presence of ARF in premature neonates, as well as its impact on their survival.
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April 2010
A case of transient hyperammonemia of the newborn (THAN) is described in this paper. THAN is the disorder that is much more frequently present than diagnosed. Therefore, it is necessary to estimate the serum ammonia level in every preterm newborn infant, who develops the signs of respiratory distress syndrome in the first hours of life, along with the symptoms of hyperammonemia (lethargy, hypotonia, seizures, and coma).
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June 2009
The case of intrauterine idiopathic bladder rupture with consecutive urinary ascites is presented. Conservative management resulted in complete resolution of the lesion.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBased on case history and clinical and electrophysiological examinations, the authors report on a case of an 8-year-old girl who was diagnosed with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy. The disease was complicated by deafness and kidney fibrosis. During treatment with methylprednisolone and intravenous immunoglobulin, followed by mycophenolate mofetil, prompt improvement of neurological findings occurred.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Acute renal failure is a common complication in critically ill newborn infants. The therapy of acute renal failure is conservative and etiological. Patients not responding to this kind of therapy require peritoneal dialysis.
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