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Shahrokh Mehrpisheh1, Roya Farhadi1, Mohammadtaghi Ebrahimi Kiasari1,2
1Department of Neonatology School of Medicine Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences Sari Iran.
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|August 12, 2022
Abstract:
We presented a case of neonatal appendicitis in a 22-day-old premature infant. The patient developed abdominal distension and perforation was suspected. The patient was transferred to the operating room with a diagnosis of peritonitis. Normal bowel loops were seen during surgery. Gangrenous appendicitis was seen. An appendectomy was performed.
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