Neonatal Perforated Appendicitis Masquerading as Necrotizing Enterocolitis

A preterm neonate underwent emergent laparotomy for presumed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Intra-operatively, neonatal perforated appendicitis (NPA) was encountered. This may represent a form of NEC localized to the appendix. A high index of clinical suspicion and early laparotomy are recommended...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of neonatal surgery 2017-04, Vol.6 (2), p.39
Hauptverfasser:	Tumen, Andrew, Chotai, Pranit N, Williams, John Matthew, Myers-Webb, Adrianne, Zhang, Jie, Krishnan, Ramesh, Eubanks Iii, James W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Case Report Localized NEC Necrotizing enterocolitis Neonatal appendicitis Neonatal perforated appendicitis
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Zusammenfassung:	A preterm neonate underwent emergent laparotomy for presumed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Intra-operatively, neonatal perforated appendicitis (NPA) was encountered. This may represent a form of NEC localized to the appendix. A high index of clinical suspicion and early laparotomy are recommended.
ISSN:	2226-0439 2226-0439
DOI:	10.21699/jns.v6i2.482