Cholecystokinin administration in congenital diaphragmatic hernia--a case report and review of the literature.

Abstract	Deterioration in the respiratory function of a newborn infant with a repaired diaphragmatic hernia and respiratory insufficiency followed administration of cholecystokinin for cholestatic jaundice. The possible mode of action is discussed and a vasoactive/bronchoactive effect is proposed.
Authors	C A Hajivassiliou, G A MacKinlay
Journal	European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie (Eur J Pediatr Surg) Vol. 10 Issue 1 Pg. 50-2 (Feb 2000) ISSN: 0939-7248 [Print] United States
PMID	10770248 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References	Cholecystokinin
Topics	Cholecystokinin (adverse effects) Cholestasis (etiology) Fatal Outcome Hernia, Diaphragmatic (complications, surgery) Humans Infant, Newborn Infant, Premature Infant, Premature, Diseases (surgery) Lung (abnormalities) Parenteral Nutrition (adverse effects) Respiratory Insufficiency (chemically induced)

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