Enterocutaneous fistula secondary to purpura fulminans in a preterm infant

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2009 Oct;31(10):753-5. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3181b7683e.

Abstract

Enterocutaneous fistula in newborns and preterms is a well-recognized complication after necrotizing enterocolitis and abdominal surgical procedures/percutaneous interventions. However, to our knowledge, enterocutaneous fistula associated with purpura fulminans has not been reported before. Herein we report a preterm infant with purpura fulminans who developed cutaneous necrotic lesions on anterior abdominal wall. Adherence of necrotic abdominal skin to the adjacent intestinal wall resulted in enterocutaneous fistula. The patient was treated conservatively with bowel rest and antibiotics. The fistula was surgically closed 2 months later.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / pathology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature*
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Intestinal Fistula / therapy
  • Necrosis
  • Purpura Fulminans / complications*
  • Skin / pathology
  • Tissue Adhesions

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents