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Distribution of the studied cases according to outcome (n = 50).

Distribution of the studied cases according to outcome (n = 50).

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Figure 1: Erect plain x-ray abdomen (PA view) showing pneumoperitoneum.
Figure 2: Distribution of the studied cases according to outcome (n = 50).
Neonatal Perforated Gut: Etiology and Risk Factors
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  • May 2019
Despite the recent improvement of neonatal management, gastrointestinal perforation in the neonatal period is still a major challenge for neonatologists and pediatric surgeons. Neonatal bowel perforation may be due to necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), mechanical obstruction or idiopathic. The prognosis of infants with perforated viscus depends on se...
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... two had repeat surgeries (enterostomies) for anastomotic failures. With regards to outcome, 21 babies died giving an overall mortality of 42% (Figure 2). Mortality was associated with young ager age of presentation, delayed surgery, low birth weight, perforations at the jejunum and perforation due to NEC, with the last 3 showing statistical significance. ...
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... two had repeat surgeries (enterostomies) for anastomotic failures. With regards to outcome, 21 babies died giving an overall mortality of 42% (Figure 2). Mortality was associated with young ager age of presentation, delayed surgery, low birth weight, perforations at the jejunum and perforation due to NEC, with the last 3 showing statistical significance. ...