Large Gastric Perforation in Carmi Syndrome: A Morbid Complication in a Rare Association

Abstract

The association between epidermolysis bullosa (EB) and congenital pyloric atresia (CPA) named Carmi Syndrome is rare. We report unusual and morbid complication of gastric perforation resulting in peritonitis in a preterm neonate born with Carmi Syndrome.

Keywords

• epidermolysis bullosa
• congenital pyloric atresia
• carmi syndrome
• gastric perforation