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Gastric perforation and transillumination
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- Published on: 5 February 2008
- Published on: 5 February 2008Spontaneous gastric perforation in newbornYour point of transillumination test to detect pneumoperitoneum in gastric perforation in a newborn is quite valid and shows the importance of simple bedside test to detect an early abdominal catastrophe. Recently, we encountered a 35 weeker, No risk factors for sepsis,commenced on nasogastric feeds on day1,and on D2 had marked abdominal distension.X-ray abdomen showed dilated loops with no air under diaphragm, a repeat X-ray on...Show MoreConflict of Interest:
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