Spontaneous sealing of a neonatal intestinal perforation by the omentum

Diana L. Diesen; Micheal A. Skinner

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.08.025

Spontaneous sealing of a neonatal intestinal perforation by the omentum

Diana L. Diesen, Micheal A. Skinner

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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)
Pages (from-to)	2308-2310
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Pediatric Surgery
Volume	43
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.08.025
State	Published - Dec 2008

Keywords

Intestinal perforation
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Peritoneal drainage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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