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Antenatal appendicular perforation.
K L Narasimharao1, S K Mitra, I C Pathak
1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|November 1, 1987
Summary
Antenatal appendicular perforation caused meconium peritonitis and intestinal obstruction in a premature infant. Surgical treatment involving limited ileocaecal resection was successful.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal surgery
- Pediatric surgery
- Gastrointestinal surgery
Background:
- Antenatal appendicular perforation is a rare cause of neonatal surgical emergencies.
- Meconium peritonitis and intestinal obstruction present significant challenges in premature neonates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of antenatal appendicular perforation in a premature neonate.
- To describe the successful management of this condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a premature neonate with antenatal appendicular perforation.
- Surgical intervention involving limited ileocaecal resection.
Main Results:
- The neonate presented with symptoms of localized meconium peritonitis and intestinal obstruction.
- Successful surgical outcome following limited ileocaecal resection.
Conclusions:
- Antenatal appendicular perforation can be successfully managed with prompt surgical intervention.
- Limited ileocaecal resection is a viable treatment option for this rare neonatal condition.