title: Perforated neonatal appendicitis.
abstract: We present a case of perforated appendicitis with peritonitis in a premature 920 gm neonate who survived. The incidence, etiology, and presenting signs and symptoms of appendicitis in the newborn are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents