Pneumoperitoneum in a preterm newborn with very low birth weight

Authors

  • Ana Miriam Clemades Méndez Hospital Ginecoobstétrico “Mariana Grajales”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara
  • Abel Armenteros García Hospital Pediátrico “José Luis Miranda”, Santa Clara, Villa Clara

Keywords:

premature, pneumoperitoneum

Abstract

It is reported the case of a preterm neonate with a birth weight of less than 1500g who after the first nine days of life began with symptoms of intolerance of the digestive tract and abdominal distension. Pneumoperitoneum was diagnosed and the neonate underwent early surgery. Updated bibliography was consulted. The infant progressed satisfactorily.

 


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Clemades Méndez AM, Armenteros García A. Pneumoperitoneum in a preterm newborn with very low birth weight. Acta Méd Centro [Internet]. 2013 Oct. 7 [cited 2025 Jun. 27];7(3):65-8. Available from: https://revactamedicacentro.sld.cu/index.php/amc/article/view/11

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 3 (2013): July-September

Section

Case Reports

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