Aspergillus-induced small bowel obstruction in a leukemic newborn.
Published
Journal Article
An infant with congenital acute myelocytic leukemia, who was being treated with chemotherapeutic agents, developed obstruction and infarction of the ileum due to occlusion of mesenteric arteries by Aspergillus hyphae. This case demonstrates how blood vessel occlusion by occult aspergillosis can present clinically as a surgical emergency.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Raaf, JH; Donahoe, PK; Truman, JT; Robboy, SJ
Published Date
- January 1, 1977
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 81 / 1
Start / End Page
- 111 - 113
PubMed ID
- 16977756
Pubmed Central ID
- 16977756
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1532-7361
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0039-6060
Language
- eng