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Gastrointestinal involvement in STEC-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome: 10 years in a pediatric center.

Mario GiordanoOnofrio IacovielloLuisa SantangeloMarida MartinoDiletta TorresVincenza CarboneGaia ScaviaDaniela LoconsoleMaria ChironnaFernanda CristoforiRuggiero Francavilla
Published in: Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany) (2024)
During STEC-HUS, GI complications are common, ranging from self-limited elevation of laboratory markers to bowel perforation, a severe complication with a relevant impact on morbidity and mortality. Hepatopancreatic involvement is frequent, but usually short-lasting and self-limiting.
Keyphrases
  • early onset
  • risk factors
  • case report