Multiple organ failure in the newborn: the point of view of the pathologist

• Main Authors: Clara Gerosa (Author), Eleonora Obinu (Author), Daniela Fanni (Author), Rossano Ambu (Author), Gavino Faa (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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One of the most severe events occurring in critically ill patients admitted to a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) center is represented by the multiple organ failure (MOF), a systemic inflammatory response leading to a progressive organ dysfunction and mortality in newborns. MOF may occur in newb...