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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
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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.

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  • 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.