Pneumoperitoneum: An absolute indication for surgery in infants with necrotizing enterocolitis?: Report of a case

被引:3
作者
Andiran, F [1 ]
Dayi, S [1 ]
Dilmen, U [1 ]
机构
[1] Fatih Univ, Fac Med, Dept Pediat Surg, TR-06510 Emek, Ankara, Turkey
关键词
pneumoperitoneum; necrotizing enterocolitis; neonate;
D O I
10.1007/s005950170179
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R61 [外科手术学];
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摘要
It is generally agreed that neonates with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and pneumoperitoneum should be treated surgically. We report herein the case of a 3-day-old male newborn with NEC in whom a pneumoperitoneum subsequently developed without any cause found at laparotomy. This case is presented to discuss the nonsurgical management of pneumoperitoneum in selected patients.
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