Gastric perforation in a newborn.
Gastric perforation in neonates is an uncommon condition. In most cases, it is attributed to peptic ulceration and/or hemorrhagic gastritis. The high mortality rate in such patients can be improved by early diagnosis and prompt resuscitation, followed by surgery. We report a full-term female newborn, who developed a gastric perforation in the first day of life. The possible aetiology and the perioperative management are discussed.
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Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Albertoni 19/2, 40138 Bologna. picu@orsola-malpighi.med.unibo.it
Iannella
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Gentili
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Libri
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Lima
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Baroncini
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D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011859:Radiography; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery