Division of Neonatology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Sultangazi, 34265 Istanbul, Turkey

*Corresponding author: Dilek Kurnaz, Division of Neonatology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, Sultangazi, 34265 Istanbul, Turkey, Tel: 090 212 453 20 00, ORCID: 0000-0001-9545-8820; Email: [email protected].

Received Date: October 11, 2023

Published Date: November 29, 2023

Citation: Kurnaz D, et al. (2023). Enteroscrotal Fistula Following Incarcerated Inguinal Hernia that Presented as NEC in a Preterm Baby. Mathews J Pediatr. 8(2):31.

Copyrights: Kurnaz D, et al. © (2023).

ABSTRACT

Inguinal hernia is a common surgical problem in neonates. It may be difficult to differentiate its complications and distinguish between strangulation and simple obstruction. The lack of clarification of the etiology and difficulties in diagnosis and treatment result in confusion of Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) with some other clinical entities. Enteroscrotal fistula following incarcerated inguinal hernia is an extremely rare entity, which requires emergency surgical intervention.We report a 24 weeker preterm infant who presented with enteroscrotal fistula following incarcerated inguinal hernia that has similar clinical presentation with NEC. Spontaneous enteroscrotal fistula is extremely rare complication in preterm infants. Inguinal hernia, which is especially common in preterm infants, should be closely monitored for complications. Non-NEC surgical pathologies should also be included in the differential diagnosis of NEC.

Keywords: Enteroscrotal Fistula, Inguinal Hernia, Preterm.