Perforated neonatal appendicitis: A rare presentation of Hirschsprung disease

Acute appendicitis is the most common diagnosis of an acute abdomen in children, however, it is extremely rare in neonates. Premature infants are more predisposed to the condition with increased rate of perforation causing peritonitis. The diagnosis is usually delayed and more often made during lapa...

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Main Authors: Viknesh Subramaniam, Mohd Shahrulsalam Mohd Shah, Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Faiziah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576621001561