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An infant with Protruding Intestines

An infant with Protruding Intestines. Case Management Conference November 11, 2009. General Data. This is the case of a preterm baby boy from Sapampalay , Bulacan , delivered at PGH LRDR via low segment cesarean section to an 18 y/o G1P0 mother, presenting with protrusion of the intestines.

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An infant with Protruding Intestines

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  1. An infant with Protruding Intestines Case Management Conference November 11, 2009

  2. General Data This is the case of a preterm baby boy from Sapampalay, Bulacan, delivered at PGH LRDR via low segment cesarean section to an 18 y/o G1P0 mother, presenting with protrusion of the intestines.

  3. History of Present Illness On the day of delivery, at 29 1/7 weeks AOG by amenorrhea, the 18 y/o G1P0 mother of the patient was referred to PGH by a local health center for control of preterm labor. Ultrasound was done revealing gastroschisis. Dexamethasone 1 dose IM was given to the mother and a live baby boy was delivered via low segment cesarean section for gastroschisis, 35 weeks by pediatric aging, 1550 grams, SGA. Tactile stimulation, suctioning, and thermoregulation were done and APGAR scores were noted to be 9,9.

  4. Family Medical History No family history of asthma, allergy, DM, hypertension, PTB, cancer No family history of any congenital anomalies

  5. Personal and Social History The patient was born to an 18 y/o G1P0 mother, who is single, unemployed, High School undergraduate, with no vices nor pollution exposures. The father of the patient is a 19 y/o unemployed, elementary graduate, heavy smoker, and occasional alcoholic beverage drinker.

  6. Maternal History The mother of the patient had her first coitus when she was 17 y/o with 1 NPSP. She had no comorbidities nor illnesses during gestation. She had regular PNCU since 3 months AOG c/o a local health center. She took multivitamins and FeSO4 as advised to her. She denies intake of any antibiotic and teratogens nor exposure to radiation.

  7. Physical Examination at Birth Patient was received stable, acrocyanotic with good cry, good activity, good muscle tone HR 140, RR 40, afebrile Anictericsclerae, pink conjunctivae, formed nose, ears, lips, tongue and palate Equal chest expansion, no retractions, clear breath sounds Adynamicprecordium, no precordial bulge, distinct heart sounds, normal rate and regular rhythm, no murmurs

  8. Physical Examination at Birth Abdomen with ~7x8 cmwall defect with erythematous and edematous bowels protruding lateral to the umbilical cord without sac Grossly male genitalia with descended testes Full and equal pulses, acrocyanotic, no clubbing, no edema

  9. Initial Assessment Preterm, 35 weeks by pediatric aging, 1550 grams, small for gestational age, cephalic presentation, delivered via primary low segment cesarean section for gastroschisis, live baby boy, APGAR 9,9 Gastroschisis Rule out Sepsis

  10. Differential Diagnosis Omphalocoele Congenital herniation of abdominal contents at the umbilicus into the umbilical cord. Amniotic sac (amnion & peritoneum) is always present but it may have ruptured at or before birth exposing the contents.

  11. Differential Diagnosis Gastroschisis Full thickness abdominal wall defect situated almost always to the right of the umbilicus without a covering membrane. A bridge of skin separates it from the umbilicus.

  12. Differential Diagnosis Umbilical Cord Hernia Congenital herniation of abdominal contents at the umbilicus into the umbilical cord with less than 4 cm in size. Amniotic sac is present but it may also have ruptured at or before birth exposing the contents.

  13. Differential Diagnosis Prune Belly Syndrome Congenital deficiency of abdominal musculature, urinary tract dilatation and cryptorchidism

  14. Course First Day of Life Diagnostics including CBC, blood CS, blood typing and babygram APL were done. Started on Meropenem (40) and Amikacin (15). Patient was placed on NPO with IVF D10W at 9.5cc/hr (TFI 150) Patient was brought to the OR for SILO closure of gastroschisis and right IJ cutdown. Findings at operation include edematous, erythematous bowels, abdominal defect extending superiorly and inferiorly. Patient was intubated ET 3, level 7.5, maintained on MV settings: FiO2 60%, PIP 20, PEEP 5, RR 40, IT 0.4.

  15. Course Second Day of Life Patient was started on albumin (1) 25% to run at 8cc for 24 hours with furosemide while on albumin. Noted to have no urine output. InotropesDopa (5) and Dobu (8) were started to enhance renal perfusion. TFI was increased to 200 cc/kg.

  16. Course Third Day of Life PPN was started at D10 Na3 K2 Ca400 AA0.5. Weaning from mechanical ventilator was started. Patient was able to tolerate weaning and was eventually extubated.

  17. Course 8th Day of Life Awaiting second stage closure. Patient was started on Fluconazole (12) and Ciprofloxacin (20).

  18. Diagnostics Veda

  19. Laboratory Results VEDA

  20. Final Diagnosis Preterm, 35 weeks by pediatric aging, 1550 grams, small for gestational age, cephalic presentation, delivered via primary low segment cesarean section for gastroschisis, live baby boy, APGAR 9,9 Gastroschisis Rule out Sepsis

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