Unusual presentation of gastric perforation in a neonate: Subcutaneous emphysema and scrotal pneumatocele
Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, cilt.23, sa.4, ss.303-304, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Dergi Adı: Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.303-304
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Newborn, Subcutaneous emphysema, Gastrointestinal perforation, Scrotal pneumatocele, Pre-pyloric perforation, Pneumatocele
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Gastric perforation in neonates is an uncommon condition. A four-day-male neonate was referred with respiratory distress, abdominal distention, right scrotal swelling and extensive emphysema of the abdominal wall. Abdominal X-ray findings showed bilateral sub-diaphragmatic free air, right scrotal pneumatocele and subcutaneous emphysema of the abdominal wall. During the operation, pre-pyloric perforation was determined. Primary repair by single layer suture was performed and postoperative period was uneventful.