morphine has been researched along with Appendicitis* in 8 studies
1 review(s) available for morphine and Appendicitis
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Meconium peritonitis due to fetal appendiceal perforation: two case reports and a brief review of the literature.
Meconium peritonitis is an infrequent congenital disease usually caused by perforation of the fetal digestive tract. Meconium peritonitis resulting from intrauterine appendiceal perforation has been rarely reported and is often overlooked during pregnancy. We herein report two cases of fetal appendiceal perforation.. Two neonates were found to have intestinal distension and gradually increasing ascites antenatally. After birth, diagnostic abdominal punctures revealed meconium peritonitis. Urgent surgery showed both neonates had developed gangrenous appendicitis in utero. Pathological examination supported the diagnosis of fetal appendiceal perforation in both neonates, and one also had deformity of cecal duplication. In the present report, we also review the presentation, diagnosis, pathology, management, and recent literature of fetal appendiceal perforation.. Meconium peritonitis due to fetal appendiceal perforation is extremely rare, and preoperative diagnosis is almost impossible. However, clinicians should be aware of abnormal gastrointestinal manifestations in the fetus during the antenatal examination. For neonates with severe meconium peritonitis, an early operation with careful intraoperative exploration is necessary. Topics: Appendicitis; Cecum; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Male; Meconium; Peritonitis | 2018 |
7 other study(ies) available for morphine and Appendicitis
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Fetal peritonitis due to appendiceal rupture: a rare complication of hydrops.
A rare complication (appendiceal perforation with meconium peritonitis) was observed in a second trimester fetus affected by nonimmune fetal hydrops due to parvovirus B-19 infection. The complication is not considered specific to this or any other etiology for hydrops, which is highly heterogeneous; rather it is an expression of the fragility and friability of edematous tissues. Topics: Adolescent; Appendicitis; Fatal Outcome; Female; Humans; Hydrops Fetalis; Meconium; Parvoviridae Infections; Parvovirus B19, Human; Peritonitis; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; Pregnancy Trimester, Second; Ultrasonography, Prenatal | 2008 |
Antenatal appendicular perforation.
Antenatal appendicular perforation leading to localized meconium peritonitis and intestinal obstruction is reported in a premature neonate. The baby was successfully treated by a limited ileocaecal resection. Topics: Appendicitis; Female; Fetal Diseases; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature, Diseases; Intestinal Obstruction; Intestinal Perforation; Meconium; Peritonitis; Pregnancy; Rupture, Spontaneous | 1987 |
The meconium ileus equivalent following appendectomy.
A child with cystic fibrosis developed the meconium ileus equivalent in the postappendectomy period. This problem has not been emphasized in patients with cystic fibrosis. Operative evacuation only partially relieved the obstruction. Transient upper gastrointestinal bleeding fortuitously produced beneficial effect, which completely resolved the persisting ileus. Topics: Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Child, Preschool; Cystic Fibrosis; Feces; Humans; Intestinal Obstruction; Male; Meconium; Peritonitis; Postoperative Complications | 1987 |
[Acute abdominal pain in childhood].
According to the difficulties in communication with babies and very young children there often are problems in the early diagnosis of abdominal pain or symptoms. This is demonstrated in the example of appendicitis in children and meconium peritonitis in the newborns. The possibilities of pain measuring in newborn or preterm babies are shortly discussed. Topics: Abdomen; Abdomen, Acute; Appendicitis; Child; Child, Preschool; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Intestinal Perforation; Meconium; Peritonitis | 1986 |
The use of contrast enemas in the diagnosis of neonatal intestinal obstruction.
Topics: Appendicitis; Barium Sulfate; Constipation; Diverticulum; Duodenal Diseases; Duodenal Obstruction; Duodenum; Enema; Humans; Ileum; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Intestinal Atresia; Intestinal Obstruction; Intestine, Small; Meconium; Megacolon; Preoperative Care; Radiography; Syndrome | 1974 |
Peritonitis in infancy and childhood.
Topics: Appendicitis; Child; Child, Preschool; Diagnosis, Differential; Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Newborn, Diseases; Intestinal Obstruction; Intestinal Perforation; Intussusception; Meckel Diverticulum; Meconium; Pancreatitis; Peptic Ulcer Perforation; Peritonitis; Radiography | 1972 |
Postinfancy intestinal obstruction in children with cystic fibrosis.
Topics: Adolescent; Appendicitis; Child; Child, Preschool; Cystic Fibrosis; Female; Humans; Ileostomy; Infant; Intestinal Obstruction; Male; Meconium; Water-Electrolyte Balance | 1966 |