Abstract

BAEZA-HERRERA, Carlos et al. Appendicitis in a two-months old infant with a peritoneovaginal duct. Gac. Méd. Méx [online]. 2005, vol.141, n.5, pp.421-423. ISSN 2696-1288.

Acute appendicitis in infants is a very unusual disease, but associated to structural defects like patent peritoneovaginal duct, Meckel diverticulum, clubfeet, and Moebius syndrome is extremely rare. Case report. A male of two months old with this association is presented. Left inguinal swelling and acute abdomen syndrome were identified. In laparotomy, iguinal defect and a gangrenous appendicitis were observed. Appendectomy was performed and postoperative recovery was unevenful.

Keywords : Infants; appendicitis; peritonitis; inguinal hernia.

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