Perforation of Meckel`s diverticulum in a very low birth weight neonate with severe pneumoperitoneum and review of literature
Perforation is a rare complication of Meckel`s diverticulum (MD), but it could be severe, even life-threatening for pediatric patients. There is a paucity of data on etiology of perforation, as well as clinical manifestations, management and prognosis in very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates with p...
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| Main Authors: | Yu-Jiao Wang, Ting Wang, Shun-Lin Xia, You-Cheng Zhang, Wei-Bing Chen, Bing Li |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health
2019-06-01
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| Series: | The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/721 |
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