Neonatal Perforated Appendicitis Attributed to Localized Necrotizing Enterocolitis of the Appendix: A Review
Neonatal appendicitis is a rare clinical entity associated with remarkable morbidity and mortality. Appen¬dicular perforation is common and the diagnosis is usually made intra-operatively. The causative etiology of neonatal perforated appendicitis (NPA) is a subject of debate and has not been eluci...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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EL-Med-Pub
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Neonatal Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/425 |
| Summary: | Neonatal appendicitis is a rare clinical entity associated with remarkable morbidity and mortality. Appen¬dicular perforation is common and the diagnosis is usually made intra-operatively. The causative etiology of neonatal perforated appendicitis (NPA) is a subject of debate and has not been elucidated. Although many etiologic theories exist, increasing evidence suggests a subset of NPA cases may represent a form of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) localized to the appendix. We herein present a review of the current litera¬ture to include cases of NPA attributed to localized NEC. A high index of clinical suspicion and early laparotomy are recommended.
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| ISSN: | 2226-0439 |