Abstract
Reports of Bartter syndrome in premature neonates are rare. We describe the presentation and clinical course of a neonate born at 25.6 weeks estimated gestational age with polyuria, hyponatremia, hypokalemia and hypercalciuria ,who was diagnosed with neonatal Bartter syndrome. The evaluation, diagnosis and management of neonatal Bartter syndrome in this premature neonate are discussed.
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We thank Terry Wolfe, RN for her meticulous care and management of this premature neonate during the first days of her life.
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Dr. Calhoun conceived and drafted the original manuscript. Drs. Calhoun, Ojeda and Flores have been responsible for the revisions and content included in the previous drafts leading up to the final version of the manuscript. Each physician was involved in the medical management of this neonate.
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Flores, F., Ojeda, F. & Calhoun, D. Bartter syndrome: presentation in an extremely premature neonate. J Perinatol 33, 661–662 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/jp.2013.13
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