Metabolic Alkalosis resulting from a Congenital Duodenal Diaphragm

• Main Authors: Annalisa Passariello (Author), Ylenia Maddalena (Author), Monica Malamisura (Author), Silvana Rojo (Author), Nunzia Aragione (Author), Emilia Iaccarino (Author), Giuseppina Franco (Author), Paolo Giliberti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: EL-Med-Pub, 2014-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Duodenal diaphragm is an unusual cause of upper intestinal obstruction. We present here a neonate with duodenal diaphragm who presented with features of metabolic alkalosis. Further, an algorithm of management of metabolic alkalosis in a newborn is suggested.