Application of Mitomycin C after dilation of an anastomotic stricture in a newborn with necrotizing enterocolitis

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a common life-threatening condition in premature infants. Bacterial translocation, localized inflammation and subsequent perforation often require surgery for source control and definitive treatment. Small and large intestinal strictures may result from either crea...

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Published in:	Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Main Authors:	Jonathan Green, Christopher Schlieve, Michael P. Hirsh, Pradeep Nazarey, Jeremy T. Aidlen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2016-01-01
Subjects:	Necrotizing enterocolitis Stricture Mitomycin C
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221357661530052X