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Gastric Perforation Following Dog Bite in a Child.
Ashrarur Rahman Mitul1, Khalid Mahmud1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Bangladesh Institute of Child Health and Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital, Bangladesh.
APSP Journal of Case Reports
|December 2, 2015
Summary
Gastric perforation from a dog bite is a rare pediatric emergency. This case highlights the need for prompt surgical intervention in children with abdominal trauma and suspected internal injury.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Gastric perforation is a rare complication of abdominal trauma in children.
- Dog bites are an uncommon cause of pediatric gastrointestinal injury.
- Prompt surgical evaluation is crucial for suspected intra-abdominal injuries.
Observation:
- A 26-month-old male presented with signs of pneumoperitoneum 36 hours post-dog bite to the abdomen.
- Physical examination revealed abdominal distension and tenderness.
Findings:
- Laparotomy identified two distinct perforations on the anterior gastric wall.
- Primary repair of the gastric perforations was successfully performed.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for severe gastrointestinal injury following seemingly minor abdominal trauma in children.
- Early surgical management of gastric perforations leads to favorable outcomes.
- Awareness among clinicians regarding rare pediatric surgical emergencies is vital.
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