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The Incidence of Erosive Esophagitis as a Complication of Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Introduction. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms commonly occur during diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and typically resolve with treatment. However, GI complications can persist after DKA resolves. The incidence of upper GI bleeding during DKA in adults has been described, with erosive esophagitis one of t...
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Published in: | Case reports in endocrinology 2021-03, Vol.2021, p.6636383-4 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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Language: | English |
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Summary: | Introduction. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms commonly occur during diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and typically resolve with treatment. However, GI complications can persist after DKA resolves. The incidence of upper GI bleeding during DKA in adults has been described, with erosive esophagitis one of the most common lesions. The incidence of GI bleeding or erosive esophagitis in children with DKA has not been previously reported. We performed a retrospective chart review of DKA admissions in children 0 to |
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ISSN: | 2090-6501 2090-651X |
DOI: | 10.1155/2021/6636383 |