[Massive pneumoperitoneum secondary to barotrauma in a newborn infant].
A case of a newborn infant that develops a pneumoperitoneum secondary to barotrauma is reported. Alternatives about the decision to operate or not, are presented. It is concluded that in pneumoperitoneum subsequent to a pneumothorax and/or pneumomediastinum, in association to mechanical ventilation or possible barotrauma during resuscitation, a non-surgical attitude should be taken and the indication for surgery will be given by the deteriorating condition of the patient.
D001469:Barotrauma / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D055370:Lung Injury; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D012121:Respiration, Artificial / Q000009:adverse effects*
Neumoperitoneo masivo secundarĭo a barotrauma en un recién nacido.