The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
2004 , Vol 46 , Num 3
Successful treatment of enterocutaneous fistula in a premature
newborn by using octreotide
Departments of Pediatric Surgery, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
Department of Pediatrics, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
Abstract
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.