Antenatal ileal perforation in preterm neonate-a rare presentation of spontaneous intestinal perforation

Harsh Vardhan Sharma; Vikas Mahajan; Saalim Nazki

doi:10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20242749

Authors

Harsh Vardhan Sharma Department of Pediatrics, Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Vikas Mahajan Department of Pediatrics, Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Saalim Nazki Department of Pediatric Surgery, Government Medical Collge, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20242749

Keywords:

Perforation, Pneumoperitoneum, Necrotizing enterocolitis

Abstract

We report a case of 28 weeks gestational Age preterm neonate born via lower segment cesarian section who presented with gross pneumoperitoneum immediately after birth. Abdominal drain was inserted as a lifesaving procedure followed by laparotomy after stabilizing the child. Intraoperatively there was sealed ileal perforation which was managed surgically. Pneumoperitoneum secondary to antenatal ileal perforation is a rare manifestation of spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP).

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