Spontaneous perforation of Meckel's diverticulum in a neonate.
A case of a male newborn infant with spontaneous perforation of Meckel's diverticulum is reported. The clinical course consisted of delayed occlusive disorders and bloody stools following 36 h of normal gastrointestinal transit, without pneumoperitoneum and infection. Pathogenesis of the perforation is discussed and the importance of early diagnosis, especially in maternity hospitals, is emphasized.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008467:Meckel Diverticulum / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery