Duodenal perforation in an infant with rotavirus gastroenteritis

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Apr 15:2013:bcr2012008421. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008421.

Abstract

We describe for the first time a case of an infant with rotavirus gastroenteritis complicated by a duodenal perforation. Awareness of the perforation risk may prevent severe or lethal outcomes in this common infection among infants and children.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery
  • Duodenal Diseases / virology*
  • Gastroenteritis / virology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery
  • Intestinal Perforation / virology*
  • Male
  • Rotavirus Infections / complications*