PI has been rarely reported following pediatric live-related liver transplantation. Such a disorder is characterized by accumulation of gas in the bowel wall. The cause of PI has not been yet established; however, it has been strongly linked with steroid therapy. In this report, we present a case of PI following pediatric live-related liver transplantation that has been successfully managed conservatively.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/petr.12195DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

pediatric live-related
12
live-related liver
12
liver transplantation
8
pneumatosis intestinalis
4
intestinalis pediatric
4
liver transplant
4
transplant case
4
case report
4
report successful
4
successful conservative
4

Similar Publications

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!