Open AccessNecrotizing Enterocolitis-like Pneumatosis Intestinalis in an Infant With COVID-19
Author(s) -
Steven C. Mehl,
Richard S. Whitlock,
Daniela C. Marcano,
Kristy L. Rialon,
Amy S. Arrington,
Bindi NaikMathuria
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the pediatric infectious disease journal/the pediatric infectious disease journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.028
H-Index - 140
eISSN - 1532-0987
pISSN - 0891-3668
DOI - 10.1097/inf.0000000000002968
Subject(s) - pneumatosis intestinalis , medicine , lethargy , necrotizing enterocolitis , enterocolitis , resuscitation , intensive care medicine , surgery , pediatrics
We report an infant with COVID-19 who presented with bloody stools, lethargy and imaging findings significant for pneumatosis intestinalis. The infant was treated with conservative therapy, including resuscitation, bowel rest and intravenous antibiotics, successfully avoiding surgical intervention.