Hemorrhagic stress ulceration in a case of appendicitis

J Pediatr Surg. 2006 Aug;41(8):1483-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.04.012.

Abstract

Hemorrhage from stress ulceration in acutely ill children is seen in association with acute respiratory failure, coagulopathy and Pediatric Risk of Mortality Score of 10 or higher. We report an unusual association of clinically significant hemorrhagic stress ulcer with appendicitis in a pediatric patient.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Appendicitis / complications*
  • Appendicitis / surgery
  • Child, Preschool
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Peptic Ulcer / etiology*
  • Peptic Ulcer / therapy
  • Stress, Physiological*