Differences in Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Levels in Infants with Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation versus Necrotizing Enterocolitis with Perforation
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Retrospective study of 114 preterm infants demonstrates that elevated serum alkaline phosphatase (>500 U/L) independently differentiates spontaneous intestinal perforation from necrotizing enterocolitis with perforation (median 782 vs 236 U/L, OR 4.3). SIP infants showed transient elevation that decreased rapidly post-admission, suggesting potential diagnostic utility.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Differences in Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Levels in Infants with Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation versus Necrotizing Enterocolitis with Perforation. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-10-19. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/3209
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