Metabolic Alkalosis resulting from a Congenital Duodenal Diaphragm

Duodenal diaphragm is an unusual cause of upper intestinal obstruction. We present here a neonate with duodenal diaphragm who presented with features of metabolic alkalosis. Further, an algorithm of management of metabolic alkalosis in a newborn is suggested.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Annalisa Passariello, Ylenia Maddalena, Monica Malamisura, Silvana Rojo, Nunzia Aragione, Emilia Iaccarino, Giuseppina Franco, Paolo Giliberti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EL-Med-Pub 2014-10-01
Series:Journal of Neonatal Surgery
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Online Access:https://jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/138