Peritonitis by jejunal ulcer perforation in a child: a case report

Abstract

Ulcer perforation is a rare cause of peritonitis in children. The cases reported in the literature are caused by peptic ulcer. We report on a case of peritonitis caused by jejunal ulcer perforation, discovered in a girl's abdomen during an acute surgical procedure. The treatment consisted of a resection of the perforation followed by an end-to-end anastomosis. Postoperative period was uneventful.

Keywords

• Ulcer
• Jejunum
• Peritonitis
• Child