Abstract
Several recent reports have suggested that, in select premature neonates, intestinal perforation may be managed by peritoneal drainage alone. Much like a surgical Graham patch, the omentum may seal an intestinal perforation allowing healing while maintaining bowel continuity. This photograph, illustrating a classic case of spontaneous sealing of such a perforation, demonstrates why surgery may be avoided in some cases.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2308-2310 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Keywords
- Intestinal perforation
- Necrotizing enterocolitis
- Peritoneal drainage
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health