Mauling by monkey: A rare cause of intestinal perforation in a neonate
A rare case of traumatic perforation of the ileum in a neonate due to mauling by wild monkey from a hilly area is reported. The patient presented with features of septicemia, bilious vomiting, abdominal distention and signs of peritonitis. Exploratory laparotomy with closure of the perforation was p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2005-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons |
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Online Access: | http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2005;volume=10;issue=4;spage=252;epage=253;aulast=Singh |