Scrotal enteric fistula in an extremely low birth weight premature neonate

Abstract

Congenital inguinal hernia is a common condition in the pediatric population. Incarceration of inguinal hernias is known to result in significant morbidity such as necrotic bowel, and if not recognized promptly, has the potential to present as a scrotal fecal fistula. We present an extremely low birth weight premature male infant who developed spontaneous fecal drainage from his right scrotum.

Keywords

• Congenital inguinal hernia
• Neonatal inguinal hernia
• Scrotal-fecal fistula