Abstract
We present a case of perforated appendicitis with peritonitis in a premature 920 gm neonate who survived. The incidence, etiology, and presenting signs and symptoms of appendicitis in the newborn are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Appendectomy
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Appendicitis / diagnosis*
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Appendicitis / therapy
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / etiology
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / pathology
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Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
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Escherichia coli Infections / complications
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Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
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Female
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Humans
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Ileostomy
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / therapy
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Postoperative Complications
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Rupture, Spontaneous
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Surgical Wound Dehiscence / surgery
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Therapeutic Irrigation