Cortical hyperostosis: a complication of prolonged prostaglandin infusion in infants awaiting cardiac transplantation
K Woo, J Emery, J Peabody - Pediatrics, 1994 - publications.aap.org
Background. Infants awaiting heart transplantation for congenital heart disease frequently
require prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) infusion for prolonged periods. As a result, complications
of prolonged PGE1 infusion, such as cortical hyperostosis, are being encountered more
commonly. Objective. To determine the incidence and severity of cortical hyperostosis in
newborns requiring prolonged PGE1 infusion. Methods. Chest radiographs of 86 infants
receiving PGE1 infusion awaiting heart transplantation were reviewed. The chest …
require prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) infusion for prolonged periods. As a result, complications
of prolonged PGE1 infusion, such as cortical hyperostosis, are being encountered more
commonly. Objective. To determine the incidence and severity of cortical hyperostosis in
newborns requiring prolonged PGE1 infusion. Methods. Chest radiographs of 86 infants
receiving PGE1 infusion awaiting heart transplantation were reviewed. The chest …
