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Neonatal appendicitis with perforation in a premature infant

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A premature male infant weighing 1,508 g had appendicitis with perforation. Surgical intervention was decided on 9 days after birth because of abdominal signs, an erythematous rash, and the appearance of the abdominal radiograph. Disseminated intravascular coagulation was relieved by an exchange transfusion. Total parenteral nutrition was started 4 days after surgery and continued for 15 days. After 5 days of tube feeding he could take formula orally. He was discharged in good condition 62 days after operation.

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  1. Division of Surgery, Children's Research Hospital, Kyoto Perfectural University of Medicine, 602, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kyoto, Japan

    Eiichi Deguchi, Naomi Iwai, Jun Yanagihara & Kaori Nakamura

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, 602, Kawaramachi-Hirokoji, Kyoto, Japan

    Yasuo Doi

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Deguchi, E., Iwai, N., Yanagihara, J. et al. Neonatal appendicitis with perforation in a premature infant. Pediatr Surg Int 5, 366–368 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00177109

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