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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery

Background:

  • Duodenal perforation is a rare but serious condition in pediatric patients.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical characteristics, surgical management, and outcomes of pediatric patients with duodenal perforation.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of primary repair (duodenoraphy ± omentoplasty) as a surgical treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 14 pediatric patients admitted with duodenal perforation between 1990 and 2014.
  • Review of patient demographics, etiology, time to presentation, surgical procedures, and follow-up data.

Main Results:

  • The mean age of patients was 6.2 years; common causes included duodenal ulcers (10 cases), trauma (3 cases), and surgical complications (1 case).
  • Primary repair with omentoplasty was performed in 9 cases, with 12 patients experiencing good outcomes post-operatively.
  • Two patients died, highlighting the severity of the condition.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric duodenal perforation, though uncommon, requires prompt recognition and management by pediatric surgeons.
  • Primary repair, particularly duodenoraphy with omentoplasty, demonstrates safety and reliability in treating this condition.