TITLE:
Neonatal Hemoperitoneum: Diagnosis Always Delicate
AUTHORS:
Gneneyeri Joseph Ouattara, Lassina Cisse, Mohamed-Ali Latchtar, Sabine Irtan
KEYWORDS:
Diagnosis, Hemoperitoneum, Neonatal
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Pediatrics,
Vol.7 No.3,
September
20,
2017
ABSTRACT: The hemoperitoneum is a rare and severe disease in
neonatal period that can cause a condition of hemorrhagic shock. We presented
the case of an infant hospitalized for hemodynamic disorders which could to
suspect maternofetal infection. The clinical deterioration with the appearance
of shock signs, anemia, abdominal distension and Ultrasound allowed to
correct diagnosis. Labour dystocia (apart from unnoticed minimal obstetrical
trauma) does not seem to be responsible for hemoperitoneum as the majority of
the reported cases. According to current recommendations, the treatment of this
condition is primarily based on reanimation measures. Surgery is rarely needed
in certain cases. Conservative treatment should be considered.