Clinicopathological findings in patients with COVID-19-associated ischaemic enterocolitis.

M Lisa ZhangFrank JacobsenBrian J Pepe-MooneyMari A Mino-Kenudson Vikram Deshpande Angela R ShihAnthony R MattiaWolfram GoesslingJohn O HwabejireGeorge C VelmahosJoseph Misdraji

Published in: Histopathology (2021)

Herein, we describe the histopathological findings in COVID-19-associated ischaemic bowels and postulate a relationship with the hypercoagulable state seen in patients with severe COVID-19 infection. Additional experience with these cases may further elucidate specific features or mechanisms of COVID-19-associated ischaemic enterocolitis.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
low birth weight
early onset
preterm infants
drug induced
preterm birth