Perforated acute appendicitis in a term neonate.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2004 Apr; 71(4): 357-8
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em Inglês
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| 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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Assunto principal:
Apendicectomia
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Apendicite
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Recém-Nascido
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Doença Aguda
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Laparoscopia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2004
Tipo de documento:
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