Neonatal appendicitis with perforation: A case report

被引:12
作者
El-Gohary, Mohamed Amin [1 ]
Al Jubouri, Salam [2 ]
机构
[1] Burjeel Hosp, Dept Surg, Div Paediat Surg, POB 7400, Abu Dhabi, U Arab Emirates
[2] Al Noor Hosp, Abu Dhabi, U Arab Emirates
关键词
Neonatal appendicitis; Neonate; Necrotizing enterocolitis; Peritonitis;
D O I
10.1016/j.epsc.2014.07.008
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Acute appendicitis is a rare condition in neonates, with a high mortality. We report a preterm baby who presented with clinical picture of necrotizing enterocolitis, and found at laparotomy to have perforated appendicitis. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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页码:353 / 354
页数:2
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