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[Appendicitis in a premature infant (a case report) (author's transl)]
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|September 1, 1976
Summary
A premature infant experienced gastrointestinal perforation due to appendiceal perforation following treatment for hyperbilirubinemia. This case highlights neonatal appendicitis, a rare condition in newborns.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal surgery
- Pediatric gastroenterology
- Clinical case reports
Background:
- Hyperbilirubinemia is common in premature infants, sometimes requiring exchange transfusion.
- Gastrointestinal (GI) perforation is a serious complication in neonates.
- Appendicitis is rare in newborns, with atypical presentations.