Ronald O, Erick O, Diana AL, Violah N, David K. Neonatal small bowel perforation in ileal atresia in a low resource setting: A case report.
Clin Case Rep 2020;
8:3054-3057. [PMID:
33363878 PMCID:
PMC7752629 DOI:
10.1002/ccr3.3323]
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Abstract
Jejunoileal atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction with high mortality and morbidity in a low resource setting where surgical care is lacking. Herein, a 4-day-old presented with features of acute abdomen and septicemia, managed with ileostomy diversion, and recovered uneventfully.
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