Background: Birth defects remain a major contributor to infant mortality and lifelong disabilities. The epidemiology of congenital abnormalities varies around the world and little information is available from Latin America. Methods: This is an epidemiological, descriptive, cross-sectional study with data from the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS) on Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), esophageal atresia (EA) and gastroschisis (GS) in South Brazil from 2009 to 2019. Results: The incidence of CDH is 0.93 cases, while EA is 0.47 and GS is 2.87, all per 10,000 live births. There is an association between all the malformations and premature birth, cesarean delivery, low birth weight, and low Apgar scores. Both EA and GS are associated with maternal age, EA with older, and GS with younger mothers. While EA is associated with multiple pregnancies, GS is associated with fewer years of maternal formal education, single parenting, and a lower number of prenatal consultations. CDH is associated with the male sex and black ethnicity. Conclusion: This large population-based study estimates the prevalence and demographic factors associated with CDH, EA, and GS, and extends the limited descriptive epidemiologic information available.
{"title":"Epidemiology of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia, and gastroschisis in South Brazil","authors":"","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1199","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1199","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Birth defects remain a major contributor to infant mortality and lifelong disabilities. The epidemiology of congenital abnormalities varies around the world and little information is available from Latin America.\u0000Methods: This is an epidemiological, descriptive, cross-sectional study with data from the Department of Informatics of the Unified Health System (DATASUS) on Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), esophageal atresia (EA) and gastroschisis (GS) in South Brazil from 2009 to 2019.\u0000Results: The incidence of CDH is 0.93 cases, while EA is 0.47 and GS is 2.87, all per 10,000 live births. There is an association between all the malformations and premature birth, cesarean delivery, low birth weight, and low Apgar scores. Both EA and GS are associated with maternal age, EA with older, and GS with younger mothers. While EA is associated with multiple pregnancies, GS is associated with fewer years of maternal formal education, single parenting, and a lower number of prenatal consultations. CDH is associated with the male sex and black ethnicity.\u0000Conclusion: This large population-based study estimates the prevalence and demographic factors associated with CDH, EA, and GS, and extends the limited descriptive epidemiologic information available.","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44919499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Lamiri, Ghada Habachi, Nahla Hmidi, N. Kechiche, Mabrouk Abdelaali, Seifeddine Zayani, A. Ksia, L. Sahnoun, M. Mekki, M. Belghith
{"title":"Poor outcomes in congenital short bowel syndrome with intestinal malrotation: Experience from a developing country","authors":"R. Lamiri, Ghada Habachi, Nahla Hmidi, N. Kechiche, Mabrouk Abdelaali, Seifeddine Zayani, A. Ksia, L. Sahnoun, M. Mekki, M. Belghith","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1182","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-04-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43140931","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Y. Minami, Takiguchi Kazuaki, H. Shimizu, Hideaki Tanaka
Background: This study assessed the characteristics of neonates with duodenal atresia (DA) who developed transient postoperative cholestasis which resolved spontaneously, without identifiable congenital anomalies or surgical complications, and identified potential risk factors for cholestasis. Methods: Neonates with DA who underwent surgery at our institution between January 2009 and July 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic factors, intraoperative findings, placement of a trans-anastomotic tube (TAT), and postoperative outcomes were compared between patients who developed cholestasis (conjugated hyperbilirubinemia >2.0 mg/dL) after surgery (Group A) and those who did not (Group B). This report is a retrospective cohort study and complies with the STROBE statement. Results: Among 19 neonates with DA, 6 (31.6%) developed cholestasis after surgery, with the highest direct bilirubin value being 4.3 (2.4-6.5) mg/dL (median, [range]) on postoperative day 14.5 (2-23) that persisted for 67 (47-116) days until spontaneous resolution. Neonates in Group A had a significantly younger gestational age (36.6 vs. 38.0 weeks) (median) (p=0.038), a higher rate of Down syndrome (66.7 vs. 15.4%) (p=0.046), a higher rate of TAT placement (66.7 vs. 15.4%) (p=0.046), and longer administration of total parenteral nutrition (15.5 vs. 7.0 days) (p=0.027) than those in Group B. Conclusion: Transient cholestasis after surgery for DA seemed to be associated with prematurity, Down syndrome, parenteral nutrition, and TAT placement.
{"title":"Factors associated with cholestasis after surgery for congenital duodenal atresia","authors":"Y. Minami, Takiguchi Kazuaki, H. Shimizu, Hideaki Tanaka","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1158","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1158","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study assessed the characteristics of neonates with duodenal atresia (DA) who developed transient postoperative cholestasis which resolved spontaneously, without identifiable congenital anomalies or surgical complications, and identified potential risk factors for cholestasis.\u0000Methods: Neonates with DA who underwent surgery at our institution between January 2009 and July 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic factors, intraoperative findings, placement of a trans-anastomotic tube (TAT), and postoperative outcomes were compared between patients who developed cholestasis (conjugated hyperbilirubinemia >2.0 mg/dL) after surgery (Group A) and those who did not (Group B). This report is a retrospective cohort study and complies with the STROBE statement.\u0000Results: Among 19 neonates with DA, 6 (31.6%) developed cholestasis after surgery, with the highest direct bilirubin value being 4.3 (2.4-6.5) mg/dL (median, [range]) on postoperative day 14.5 (2-23) that persisted for 67 (47-116) days until spontaneous resolution. Neonates in Group A had a significantly younger gestational age (36.6 vs. 38.0 weeks) (median) (p=0.038), a higher rate of Down syndrome (66.7 vs. 15.4%) (p=0.046), a higher rate of TAT placement (66.7 vs. 15.4%) (p=0.046), and longer administration of total parenteral nutrition (15.5 vs. 7.0 days) (p=0.027) than those in Group B.\u0000Conclusion: Transient cholestasis after surgery for DA seemed to be associated with prematurity, Down syndrome, parenteral nutrition, and TAT placement.","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42889240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carolina Santamaría-Proaño, Diego León-Ochoa, Vicente Salinas-Salinas, Daniel Acosta-Bowen, Daniel Acosta-Farina
Background: The management of dehiscence of esophageal anastomosis is challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) has shown promising results. Case Presentation: Herein we present the data of two cases with esophageal atresia who developed esophageal anastomotic leakage, during 2021-2022, and who underwent EVT. The first case had 60% dehiscence of the anastomosis, anastomotic leak repair was performed followed by esophageal EVT placement. In the second case, the dehiscence was limited to 10%, and only esophageal EVT was provided. Within four and six days of EVT, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and fluoroscopy were performed which showed tissue proliferation in situ and the absence of contrast leakage. Both patients were able to resume oral tolerance on the 4th day. Conclusion: Esophageal EVT has shown promising results in the management of esophageal anastomotic leakage in newborns with esophageal atresia.
{"title":"Experience with endoluminal vacuum therapy in the management of esophageal anastomotic leakage in newborns with esophageal atresia: A case series","authors":"Carolina Santamaría-Proaño, Diego León-Ochoa, Vicente Salinas-Salinas, Daniel Acosta-Bowen, Daniel Acosta-Farina","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1162","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1162","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The management of dehiscence of esophageal anastomosis is challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Endoluminal vacuum therapy (EVT) has shown promising results.\u0000Case Presentation: Herein we present the data of two cases with esophageal atresia who developed esophageal anastomotic leakage, during 2021-2022, and who underwent EVT. The first case had 60% dehiscence of the anastomosis, anastomotic leak repair was performed followed by esophageal EVT placement. In the second case, the dehiscence was limited to 10%, and only esophageal EVT was provided. Within four and six days of EVT, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and fluoroscopy were performed which showed tissue proliferation in situ and the absence of contrast leakage. Both patients were able to resume oral tolerance on the 4th day.\u0000Conclusion: Esophageal EVT has shown promising results in the management of esophageal anastomotic leakage in newborns with esophageal atresia.","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42570074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. O’Neill, Roia Katebian, Mollie Shutter, A. Wozniak, P. Dechristopher, L. Glynn, M. Weiss, J. Muraskas
Background: The specific etiology of spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains elusive. Both can present acutely without antecedent signs and can be difficult to differentiate. Neonatal nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) counts are part of the routine admission and serial CBCs drawn on premature neonates. Elevated NRBC counts could represent relative intrauterine hypoxemia, a possible risk factor for the development of SIP or NEC. Methods: We compared premature neonates with SIP to premature neonates with NEC and controls, matched gestational age (GA) and birth weight (BW). Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-Square, or Fisher's exact tests and univariate and multivariate nominal logistic regression models were used to estimate the association of baseline NRBC. Median times to SIP and NEC were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. All analyses were performed with SAS 9.4. Results: Male sex (72.5%), lower GA [Median (Q1, Q3): 25.1 (23.8, 28)], and lower BW [Median (Q1, Q3): 690 g (585, 1072)] had the highest incidence of SIP compared to NEC or controls. Increased baseline NRBC was associated with lower odds of developing NEC compared to controls [Median (Q1, Q3): 9 (5, 29) vs 19 (10, 51); OR (CI) 0.70 (0.55, 0.89), p-value = 0.0033]. Increased baseline NRBC was associated with higher odds of developing SIP compared to NEC [Median (Q1, Q3): 9 (5, 29) vs 19 (10, 51); OR (CI) 1.61 (1.18, 2.20) p-value = 0.0027]. There were no significant differences between intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), maternal hypertension, chorioamnionitis, multiple births, or depressed APGAR scores in all three groups. NRBC for SIP neonates remained significantly higher at the day of life (DOL) 1-3 compared to other groups [Median (Q1, Q3): 23 (6, 93), p-value = 0.0020]. The percentage of patients with NRBC >4, remained elevated for patients with SIP as late as week three (p = 0.0023). Conclusion: ELBW, male sex, and elevated baseline NRBC were significantly associated with the risk of developing SIP compared to NEC or controls. NRBC remained significantly elevated on DOL 1-3, compared to NEC or controls. Between the groups, there were no significant differences in perinatal stressors.
{"title":"Nucleated red blood cells as a potential biomarker for predicting spontaneous intestinal perforation in premature infants","authors":"M. O’Neill, Roia Katebian, Mollie Shutter, A. Wozniak, P. Dechristopher, L. Glynn, M. Weiss, J. Muraskas","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1159","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1159","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The specific etiology of spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) remains elusive. Both can present acutely without antecedent signs and can be difficult to differentiate. Neonatal nucleated red blood cell (NRBC) counts are part of the routine admission and serial CBCs drawn on premature neonates. Elevated NRBC counts could represent relative intrauterine hypoxemia, a possible risk factor for the development of SIP or NEC.\u0000Methods: We compared premature neonates with SIP to premature neonates with NEC and controls, matched gestational age (GA) and birth weight (BW). Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-Square, or Fisher's exact tests and univariate and multivariate nominal logistic regression models were used to estimate the association of baseline NRBC. Median times to SIP and NEC were calculated using the Kaplan-Meier method. All analyses were performed with SAS 9.4.\u0000Results: Male sex (72.5%), lower GA [Median (Q1, Q3): 25.1 (23.8, 28)], and lower BW [Median (Q1, Q3): 690 g (585, 1072)] had the highest incidence of SIP compared to NEC or controls. Increased baseline NRBC was associated with lower odds of developing NEC compared to controls [Median (Q1, Q3): 9 (5, 29) vs 19 (10, 51); OR (CI) 0.70 (0.55, 0.89), p-value = 0.0033]. Increased baseline NRBC was associated with higher odds of developing SIP compared to NEC [Median (Q1, Q3): 9 (5, 29) vs 19 (10, 51); OR (CI) 1.61 (1.18, 2.20) p-value = 0.0027]. There were no significant differences between intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), maternal hypertension, chorioamnionitis, multiple births, or depressed APGAR scores in all three groups. NRBC for SIP neonates remained significantly higher at the day of life (DOL) 1-3 compared to other groups [Median (Q1, Q3): 23 (6, 93), p-value = 0.0020]. The percentage of patients with NRBC >4, remained elevated for patients with SIP as late as week three (p = 0.0023).\u0000Conclusion: ELBW, male sex, and elevated baseline NRBC were significantly associated with the risk of developing SIP compared to NEC or controls. NRBC remained significantly elevated on DOL 1-3, compared to NEC or controls. Between the groups, there were no significant differences in perinatal stressors.","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49180344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is the commonest cause of intestinal failure in neonates. SBS results from widespread damage to the small intestine, leading to loss of functional capacity of this organ. This is generally secondary to conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis, gastroschisis, intestinal atresia, and midgut volvulus. The small bowel usually adapts to this damage in due course of time. The clinician's role usually entails the management of parenteral nutrition and the fluid and electrolyte balance to tide over this phase. The management should be initiated as soon as the diagnosis is suspected, especially post-surgical resection of the bowel. This should comprise enteral nutrition, with proactive monitoring and supplementation of electrolytes and micronutrients. Intestinal lengthening procedures like the Serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP), and Longitudinal intestinal lengthening and tailoring (LILT) may be considered in infants, where medical therapy fails to correct the pathology. The intricate nature of the condition warrants a multi-disciplinary approach, involving clinicians, intensivists, and surgeons, which ensures the best neonatal outcomes, in terms of the survival rates in these babies.
{"title":"Short Bowel Syndrome in neonates and early infancy","authors":"S. Dogra, N. Peters, R. Samujh","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1148","url":null,"abstract":"Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is the commonest cause of intestinal failure in neonates. SBS results from widespread damage to the small intestine, leading to loss of functional capacity of this organ. This is generally secondary to conditions like necrotizing enterocolitis, gastroschisis, intestinal atresia, and midgut volvulus. The small bowel usually adapts to this damage in due course of time. The clinician's role usually entails the management of parenteral nutrition and the fluid and electrolyte balance to tide over this phase. The management should be initiated as soon as the diagnosis is suspected, especially post-surgical resection of the bowel. This should comprise enteral nutrition, with proactive monitoring and supplementation of electrolytes and micronutrients. Intestinal lengthening procedures like the Serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP), and Longitudinal intestinal lengthening and tailoring (LILT) may be considered in infants, where medical therapy fails to correct the pathology. The intricate nature of the condition warrants a multi-disciplinary approach, involving clinicians, intensivists, and surgeons, which ensures the best neonatal outcomes, in terms of the survival rates in these babies.","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47836728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition with potential iatrogenic causes which can extend to pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum. Risk factors of spontaneous pneumothorax include prematurity, low birth weight, low APGAR scores, and cesarean-section delivery. Case Presentation: A 1255 grams preterm boy (Twin-2) was born at 28+3 weeks of gestation by emergency lower segment cesarean section. He showed signs of respiratory distress after uncomplicated endotracheal tube insertion which was required due to apneic episodes during continuous positive airway pressure ventilation. Recurring tube thoracocentesis and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) treated persistent right-sided pneumothorax and nonsurgical pneumoperitoneum, with improvement on day 10, gradual removal of five chest drains by day 19, and extubation on day 24. Transillumination and chest radiography were the main diagnostic investigations. Laryngotracheobronchoscopy on day 16 identified erythema and possible old injury at the carina. He was also treated for hypotension, suspected sepsis, and pulmonary hypertension and was discharged home on day 66. Conclusion: Identifying pneumothorax promptly is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Management is patient-specific and includes needle and tube thoracocentesis and often, mechanical ventilation. Our case demonstrates the challenges of managing a massive air leak in a premature newborn, who with adequate tube thoracocentesis and HFOV, successfully recovered from presumed iatrogenic persistent pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum.
{"title":"Management of massive air leak with persistent pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum in a 1.2kg preterm neonate: A case report","authors":"H. Woodun, Jeremy M. Thomas, D. Batra, N. Fraser","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1165","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1165","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Pneumothorax is a life-threatening condition with potential iatrogenic causes which can extend to pneumomediastinum and pneumoperitoneum. Risk factors of spontaneous pneumothorax include prematurity, low birth weight, low APGAR scores, and cesarean-section delivery.\u0000Case Presentation: A 1255 grams preterm boy (Twin-2) was born at 28+3 weeks of gestation by emergency lower segment cesarean section. He showed signs of respiratory distress after uncomplicated endotracheal tube insertion which was required due to apneic episodes during continuous positive airway pressure ventilation. Recurring tube thoracocentesis and high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) treated persistent right-sided pneumothorax and nonsurgical pneumoperitoneum, with improvement on day 10, gradual removal of five chest drains by day 19, and extubation on day 24. Transillumination and chest radiography were the main diagnostic investigations. Laryngotracheobronchoscopy on day 16 identified erythema and possible old injury at the carina. He was also treated for hypotension, suspected sepsis, and pulmonary hypertension and was discharged home on day 66.\u0000Conclusion: Identifying pneumothorax promptly is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Management is patient-specific and includes needle and tube thoracocentesis and often, mechanical ventilation. Our case demonstrates the challenges of managing a massive air leak in a premature newborn, who with adequate tube thoracocentesis and HFOV, successfully recovered from presumed iatrogenic persistent pneumothorax and pneumoperitoneum.","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47912933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simran Koura, Veronica M. Urbik, R. Overman, R. Olson, M. Herco, S. Longshore
Background: Meckel’s diverticulum is a common congenital malformation in young children. Perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum in a neonate is a rarity and poses diagnostic and management challenges. Case Presentation: This patient is a former 26 5/7 week estimated gestational age infant who presented at 41 weeks corrected gestational age with abdominal distension and was discovered to have a perforated Meckel’s diverticulum that presented as a partial small bowel obstruction. Resection of the involved bowel and ileo-ileal anastomosis was performed. Conclusion: Small bowel obstructions should be considered as a potential presentation of a perforated Meckel’s diverticulum.
{"title":"Spontaneous perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum causing a partial small bowel obstruction: A case report","authors":"Simran Koura, Veronica M. Urbik, R. Overman, R. Olson, M. Herco, S. Longshore","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1127","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1127","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Meckel’s diverticulum is a common congenital malformation in young children. Perforation of Meckel’s diverticulum in a neonate is a rarity and poses diagnostic and management challenges.\u0000Case Presentation: This patient is a former 26 5/7 week estimated gestational age infant who presented at 41 weeks corrected gestational age with abdominal distension and was discovered to have a perforated Meckel’s diverticulum that presented as a partial small bowel obstruction. Resection of the involved bowel and ileo-ileal anastomosis was performed.\u0000Conclusion: Small bowel obstructions should be considered as a potential presentation of a perforated Meckel’s diverticulum.","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43203933","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A case of Aphallia associated with neonatal intestinal obstruction","authors":"Omar Ajaj","doi":"10.47338/jns.v12.1119","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1119","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34201,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Neonatal Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44349873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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