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KMID : 0605920120180020083
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Journal of Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons
2012 Volume.18 No. 2 p.83 ~ p.88
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A Case of Ruptured Acute Appendicitis Presenting as Pneumoperitoneum in Low Birth Weighted Premature Baby
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Kang Kyu-Min
Park Young-Min
Koo Hae-Soo
Choi Kum-Ja
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Abstract
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Acute appendicitis is very rare in premature neonates. Preoperative diagnosis of this condition is difficult, and then it leads to high morbidity and mortality. We report 9-day-old premature male with ruptured acute appendicitis presented with pneumoperitoneum on plain films of the abdomen. Awareness of this rare condition and possible differential diagnosis in this age group is also discussed.
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KEYWORD
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Premature neonate, Pneumoperitoneum, Ruptured appendicitis
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