Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum in neonates: a case series

Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum in neonates: a case series

Abstract Background Pneumoperitoneum is defined as the presence of free air in the peritoneal cavity. It is a surgical emergency that represents in 90% of the cases with a hollow viscus perforation and its feared consequences of sepsis and death. On the other hand, spontaneous pneumoperitoneum is a...

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Main Authors: Raed Al-Taher, Hanan Mansour, Mohammad Al-Qaisi, Ehab Hamdan, Baraa Danoun, Ali Shrouf, Mohammed Jumaah, Eman Badran, Manar Al-lawama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-05-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Neonates
Spontaneous pneumoperitoneum
Management
Bowel perforation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00170-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00170-7

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