Abstract
A seven days old male newborn with associated Down's syndrome suddenly presented with symptoms suggestive of intestinal obstruction. At laparotomy a perforated appendix with generalized peritonitis was discovered. This is the first case reported in the literature in association with the Down's syndrome.
Translated title of the contribution | Perforated appendicitis in a newborn infant associated with Down's syndrome. Review of the literature |
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Original language | Italian |
Pages (from-to) | 113-114 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Pediatria Medica e Chirurgica |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1986 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health