Abstract
Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) during the neonatal period may occur in the presence of distal colon obstruction. Herein, we describe a unique case of a 2-day-old infant that presented with pneumoperitoneum, in which a perforated MD was induced by distal intestinal obstruction secondary to total colonic aganglionosis. In the setting of neonatal perforated MD found intraoperatively, the determination of the possible precipitating etiology is necessary. The clinical history of delayed passage of meconium is emphasized, and either a rectal or colon biopsy is recommended intraoperatively to avoid overlooking the associated presence of Hirschsprung's disease.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1319-1321 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of pediatric surgery |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2006 Jul 1 |
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- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Hirschsprung's disease, a rare precipitating factor in neonatal perforated Meckel's diverticulum. / Sy, E. D.; Shan, Y. S.; Yang, Y. R.; Tsai, H. M.; Lin, C. H.
In: Journal of pediatric surgery, Vol. 41, No. 7, 01.07.2006, p. 1319-1321.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Hirschsprung's disease, a rare precipitating factor in neonatal perforated Meckel's diverticulum
AU - Sy, E. D.
AU - Shan, Y. S.
AU - Yang, Y. R.
AU - Tsai, H. M.
AU - Lin, C. H.
PY - 2006/7/1
Y1 - 2006/7/1
N2 - Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) during the neonatal period may occur in the presence of distal colon obstruction. Herein, we describe a unique case of a 2-day-old infant that presented with pneumoperitoneum, in which a perforated MD was induced by distal intestinal obstruction secondary to total colonic aganglionosis. In the setting of neonatal perforated MD found intraoperatively, the determination of the possible precipitating etiology is necessary. The clinical history of delayed passage of meconium is emphasized, and either a rectal or colon biopsy is recommended intraoperatively to avoid overlooking the associated presence of Hirschsprung's disease.
AB - Perforation of Meckel's diverticulum (MD) during the neonatal period may occur in the presence of distal colon obstruction. Herein, we describe a unique case of a 2-day-old infant that presented with pneumoperitoneum, in which a perforated MD was induced by distal intestinal obstruction secondary to total colonic aganglionosis. In the setting of neonatal perforated MD found intraoperatively, the determination of the possible precipitating etiology is necessary. The clinical history of delayed passage of meconium is emphasized, and either a rectal or colon biopsy is recommended intraoperatively to avoid overlooking the associated presence of Hirschsprung's disease.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.03.041
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VL - 41
SP - 1319
EP - 1321
JO - Journal of Pediatric Surgery
JF - Journal of Pediatric Surgery
SN - 0022-3468
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