Idiopathic colonic perforation in the neonate.
Published
Journal Article
We describe a premature infant in whom spontaneous perforation of the colon was initially detected on routine abdominal films. There was no clinical evidence of necrotizing enterocolitis, peritonitis, or bowel obstruction. Surgical and pathologic findings confirmed the diagnosis of idiopathic bowel perforation. Since spontaneous gastrointestinal perforation in the neonate is often difficult to diagnose clinically, radiographic evaluation may allow earlier diagnosis and prompt surgical treatment of this life-threatening condition.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Goodman, P; Dominguez, R
Published Date
- February 1991
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 7 / 1
Start / End Page
- 18 - 20
PubMed ID
- 2027805
Pubmed Central ID
- 2027805
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0749-5161
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1097/00006565-199102000-00005
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States