6-day-old ex-24 week infant is noted to have decreased pulse | Figure 1
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A 6-day-old ex-24 week infant is noted by his bedside nurse to have decreased pulses in his lower extremities. His blood pressure is also noted to be trending up. His urine has a pink tinge. Urine output is normal. His respiratory status is unchanged. He has a UAC in place. U/S shows a small unilateral renal artery clot. What is the most likely long-term outcome?
a. End stage renal disease as an infant
b. Necrosis of toes bilaterally
c. Persistent hematuria
d. Hypertension
e. Small bowel necrosis
Question from Avery's Neonatology Board Review, 1st Edition. ISBN: 9780323549325. Copyright ©2020 Elsevier, Inc.