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Perforated acute appendicitis in a term neonate.
Indian J Pediatr ; 2004 Apr; 71(4): 357-8
Article Dans Anglais | IMSEAR | ID: sea-81311
ABSTRACT
Acute appendicitis is rare in term neonates. In most of the reported cases, it is seen as a complication of necrotizing enterocolitis, Hirschsprung's disease, cystic fibrosis, meconium plug, inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, Group B Streptococcal septicemia and chorioamnionitis. A surviving term male newborn with isolated acute appendicitis with perforation is reported. A high index of suspicion of acute appendicitis, early surgery and the importance of a thorough search for a perforation in cases of neonatal acute abdominal distention is stressed. Literature of this rare condition is reviewed briefly.
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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est) Sujet Principal: Appendicectomie / Appendicite / Humains / Mâle / Nouveau-né / Maladie aigüe / Laparoscopie langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Indian J Pediatr Année: 2004 Type: Article

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Texte intégral: Disponible Indice: IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est) Sujet Principal: Appendicectomie / Appendicite / Humains / Mâle / Nouveau-né / Maladie aigüe / Laparoscopie langue: Anglais Texte intégral: Indian J Pediatr Année: 2004 Type: Article