Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Jan 2023)

Acute appendicitis as a rare cause of acute surgical abdomen in neonates: A case series

  • Parveen Kumar,
  • Vivek Manchanda,
  • Mamta Sengar

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/mjdrdypu.mjdrdypu_317_22
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 8
pp. 299 – 301

Abstract

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Background: Neonatal appendicitis is a rare diagnosis. There is increased morbidity with associated complications like perforation, mass formation etc. Cases: We present here 6 cases of acute surgical abdomen, with pre-operative diagnosis of right iliac fossa lump formation in 3 and perforation peritonitis, intussusception, liver abscess each in 1 patient. On exploration, they were found to have complicated appendicitis. 5 of them could be salvaged, with 1 mortality. Conclusion: It is imperative to have high index of suspicion to prevent delayed treatment. Early surgical intervention is recommended to avoid potential morbidity and mortality.

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