Scrotal enteric fistula in an extremely low birth weight premature neonate

Scrotal enteric fistula in an extremely low birth weight premature neonate

Abstract Congenital inguinal hernia is a common condition in the pediatric population. Incarceration of inguinal hernias is known to result in significant morbidity such as necrotic bowel, and if not recognized promptly, has the potential to present as a scrotal fecal fistula. We present an extremel...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2018-03, Vol.30 (C), p.44-45
Hauptverfasser: Smith, Caitlin A, McAdams, Ryan M, Lisse, Gregory, Avansino, Jeffrey R
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Sprache:eng
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Congenital inguinal hernia
Neonatal inguinal hernia
Scrotal-fecal fistula
Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Congenital inguinal hernia is a common condition in the pediatric population. Incarceration of inguinal hernias is known to result in significant morbidity such as necrotic bowel, and if not recognized promptly, has the potential to present as a scrotal fecal fistula. We present an extremely low birth weight premature male infant who developed spontaneous fecal drainage from his right scrotum.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2017.10.017