Affiliation:
1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalya, New Delhi, India
Abstract
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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