title: Gastric perforation in a newborn.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, Via Albertoni 19/2, 40138 Bologna. picu@orsola-malpighi.med.unibo.it
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pigna
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Iannella
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gentili
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Libri
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lima
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Baroncini
mesh_terms: 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