Spontaneous Caecal Perforation in a Male Neonate: A Case Report

Syahar Banu

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2024.11891

Authors

Syahar Banu Department of Surgery, General Surgery Division, R.A. Kartini General Hospital, Jepara, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4665-2957

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2024.11891

Keywords:

Spontaneous caecal perforation, male neonate, necrotizing enterocolitis, Hirschsprung’s disease

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Spontaneous perforation of the colon in full-term neonates is a rare case, with perforation of the cecum being rarely reported.

CASE PRESENTATION: We present a rare case of spontaneous perforation of the cecum in a term neonate who presented with vomiting and flatulence on the second day of life. Surgical intervention revealed full-thickness perforation in the caecum. Histopathologically, there was no necrotizing enterocolitis and Hirschsprung’s disease.

CONCLUSION: Clinica diagnosis and hopefully prompt surgical management.

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