Appendicitis in premature babies

From 1st January, 1973, to 30th September, 1977, 11 cases of appendicitis were observed in premature babies. All patients were subjected to operation. One patient was lost. For the diagnosis, anamnestic data concerning infections, the general and localized symptoms, laboratory data and X-ray finding...

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Published inActa paediatrica Academiae Scientiarum Hungaricae Vol. 21; no. 1; p. 15
Main Authors Kontor, E J, Malik, T, Verebély, T L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Hungary 1980
Subjects
Appendectomy
Appendicitis - diagnosis
Appendicitis - surgery
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature, Diseases - diagnosis
Infant, Premature, Diseases - surgery
Male
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Summary:From 1st January, 1973, to 30th September, 1977, 11 cases of appendicitis were observed in premature babies. All patients were subjected to operation. One patient was lost. For the diagnosis, anamnestic data concerning infections, the general and localized symptoms, laboratory data and X-ray findings should be taken into consideration. Close observation of the patient is necessary for determining the optimum time for surgery. This and rational antibiotic and postoperative therapy are essential in the treatment of the condition.
ISSN:0001-6527