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Neonatal appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication: a case report

Authors: Isamu Saeki, Takeshi Yamanouchi, Sakura Tanaka, Takashi Kawanami, Ryou Mori, Yoshio Zaizen

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Introduction

Acute appendicitis is a common disease in older children but rare in neonates.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 2-day-old Asian baby who suffered from neonatal appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication. Laparoscopic appendectomy was successfully performed after the trans-umbilical division of adhesions, and the postoperative course was uneventful.

Conclusion

There are few reports describing abdominal masses caused by appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication. The laparoscopic approach for neonatal appendicitis is considered to be a safe and useful therapeutic modality with good cosmetic results.

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Title: Neonatal appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication: a case report
Authors: Isamu Saeki
Takeshi Yamanouchi
Sakura Tanaka
Takashi Kawanami
Ryou Mori
Yoshio Zaizen
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-6-286

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Neonatal appendicitis mimicking intestinal duplication: a case report

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Case presentation

Conclusion

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