Spontaneous Neonatal Gastrointestinal Perforation : Surgical or Conservatisme Management
port harcourt med. J
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2(1): 90-94, 2007.
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in English
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RESUMO
B a c k g r o u n d S p o n t a n e o u s n e o n a t a l gastrointestinal perforation occurs without any primary lesion of the gastrointestinal tract. It is a rare surgical emergency that may be caused by shunting of blood from renal; peripheral and mesenteric vascular bed to vital organs such as heart and brain during periods of perinatal stress.Aim:
To report three neonates with spontaneous gastrointestinal perforation.Results:
Between 2001 and 2005; we managed three cases of spontaneous gastrointestinal perforation in neonates at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital; Benin City. The perinatal stress factors were caesarian delivery; prematurity and fetal distress due to prolonged obstructed labour. Two had exploratory laparotomy and their perforations were closed in 2 layers while one was managed conservatively. They survived and were discharged after ten; thirty-six and eight days on admission and remained well during one year of follow up.Conclusion:
Early diagnosis; adequate resuscitation and timed surgical intervention resulted to encouragingoutcome:
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Infant, Newborn
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Disease
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Gastrointestinal Tract
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Infant
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Intestinal Perforation
Type of study:
Screening study
Language:
English
Journal:
Port harcourt med. J
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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