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Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics 1/2020

Open Access 01-12-2020 | Intrauterine Growth Restriction | Case report

Neonatal supraventricular tachycardia and necrotizing enterocolitis: case report and literature review

Authors: Federico Mecarini, Federica Comitini, Flaminia Bardanzellu, Paola Neroni, Vassilios Fanos

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2020

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Abstract

Background

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) are serious emergencies in the neonatal period. Although these conditions are recognized as distinct pathologies, literature reports suggest that recurrent episodes of SVT may predispose patients to NEC via disturbances in mesenteric blood flow and a decrease in tissue perfusion.

Case presentation

We present a case of a preterm infant affected by recurrent episodes of SVT who developed the initial stage of NEC on the 17th day of life. Moreover, a detailed description of all the cases described in the literature is reported.

Materials and methods

An integrative review of the updated literature in the Medline database and PubMed and scientific books and articles was conducted. The research from October 2019 to December 2019 was searched for with MeSH and free terms (necrotizing enterocolitis, supraventricular tachycardia) and was linked by Boolean operators.

Conclusions

SVT can be considered a risk factor for the development of NEC. Therefore, clinicians should have a high level of suspicion for NEC in infants affected by SVT. This article is the first structured literature review analysing the association between SVT and NEC.
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Metadata
Title
Neonatal supraventricular tachycardia and necrotizing enterocolitis: case report and literature review
Authors
Federico Mecarini
Federica Comitini
Flaminia Bardanzellu
Paola Neroni
Vassilios Fanos
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2020
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-020-00876-7

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