2013
DOI: 10.3126/jnps.v32i3.5912
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Can Neonatal Pneumoperitoneum be Managed by Conservative Management Alone?

Abstract: Common causes of pneumoperitoneum in neonates includes necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), specific infections, gastro intestinal obstruction, iatrogenic causes, idiopathic focal intestinal perforation, perforation secondary to intra thoracic pathology, mechanical ventilation etc. Primary peritoneal drainage and exploratory laparotomy remain the definitive management of pneumoperitoneum in neonates. Here we report a case of suspected spontaneous idiopathic intestinal perforation managed conservatively with monito… Show more

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“…Pneumoperitoneum is said to occur more in neonates than in infants and most cases are idiopathic [2]. However it may be caused by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), gastrointestinal tract perforation, iatrogenic causes such as mechanical ventilation and intrathoracic pathology (pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum) [3].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Pneumoperitoneum is said to occur more in neonates than in infants and most cases are idiopathic [2]. However it may be caused by necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), gastrointestinal tract perforation, iatrogenic causes such as mechanical ventilation and intrathoracic pathology (pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum) [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%