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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576621001561 |