Gastric perforation in the newborn.
Three newborn infants who developed gastric perforation are reported. One infant survived and 2 died. The aetiology of neonatal gastric rupture is discussed, as well as some diagnostic features. The importance of early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention is stressed.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000175:diagnosis; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*