[Idiopathic perforation of the colon with simultaneous acute appendicitis in a newborn. Presentation of a case].
We report a case of a three days old male newborn who suffered several apnea crisis. Radiologic studies revealed a pneumoperitoneum. Laparotomy proved it was caused by two intestinal perforations in the ascending colon. Histologic study showed a concomitant suppurated acute appendicitis. We discuss the case features, its possible etiopathogeny and the most frequent clinical aspects and treatment of intestinal perforation at this age.
Zambudio Carmona
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Servicio de Cirugía Infantil, Hospital Virgen de la Arrixaca, Murcia.
Ruíz Jiménez
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Moreno Egea
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Meca Garrido
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Espejo García
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Gutierrez Canto
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D000208:Acute Disease; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male
Perforación idiopática del colon con apendicitis aguda simultánea en un recién nacido. Presentación de un caso.