Gastric perforation in the newborn
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Abstract
Background: Gastric perforation in neonates is an uncommon condition. It could be spontaneous but a contributing cause should be sought.
aim: To review our experience of treating 8 neonates with gastric perforation over the past 20 years.
methods: We reviewed the records of all newborns admitted to our hospital between 1990 and 2010 with regard to gender, age at admission, contributing factors, associated anomalies, site of perforation, type of operation, and outcome.
results: Of the eight neonates, five were female and three male. The average weight was 2130 g. Four babies were premature. Three infants were ventilated for respiratory difficulty. Five patients had associated anomalies. Perforation occurred in the lesser curvature in 4, at the greater curvature in 3, and at the anterior antrum surface in 1. All patients were treated with gastrorrhaphy. Four neonates required additional gastrostomy. Mortality was 75% (6 infants).
Conclusion: Active perinatal management, early treatment of primary pathologies, and protection of the stomach against distension in neonates at risk are essential in the management of neonatal gastric perforation.
aim: To review our experience of treating 8 neonates with gastric perforation over the past 20 years.
methods: We reviewed the records of all newborns admitted to our hospital between 1990 and 2010 with regard to gender, age at admission, contributing factors, associated anomalies, site of perforation, type of operation, and outcome.
results: Of the eight neonates, five were female and three male. The average weight was 2130 g. Four babies were premature. Three infants were ventilated for respiratory difficulty. Five patients had associated anomalies. Perforation occurred in the lesser curvature in 4, at the greater curvature in 3, and at the anterior antrum surface in 1. All patients were treated with gastrorrhaphy. Four neonates required additional gastrostomy. Mortality was 75% (6 infants).
Conclusion: Active perinatal management, early treatment of primary pathologies, and protection of the stomach against distension in neonates at risk are essential in the management of neonatal gastric perforation.
Keywords:
Gastric perforation, Neonate##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.details##
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