The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics (Jul 2004)

Successful treatment of enterocutaneous fistula in a premature newborn by using octreotide

  • Ilker Büyükyavuz,
  • Ibrahim Karnak,
  • Sule Yiğit,
  • F Cahit Tanyel

DOI
https://doi.org/10.24953/turkjped.2004.2821
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 46, no. 3

Abstract

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A premature newborn with an enterocutaneous fistula after repair of duodenal perforation is reported to emphasize the therapeutic effect of octreotide in persistent fistula even in a very small infant. Our report showed that use of octreotide was safe even in premature infants with intestinal fistula. Close monitorization of biochemical and blood parameters is needed in patients treated with octreotide.