Abstract
We report a novel case of ruptured appendicitis in a premature neonate which radiographically mimicked necrotizing enterocolitis with free intraperitoneal air. On exploratory laparotomy, both the large and small intestines were normal.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 439-441 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Pediatric Surgery International |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 1 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
- Neonatal appendicitis
- Pneumatosis intestinalis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery
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Isolated ruptured appendicitis presenting as pneumatosis intestinalis in a premature neonate. / Kalra, Vaneet K; Natarajan, Girija; Poulik, Janet; Arora, Prem; Gayer, Christopher; Altaany, Dima; Stockman, Paul.
In: Pediatric Surgery International, Vol. 28, No. 4, 01.04.2012, p. 439-441.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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