Three Pediatric Cases of Acute Gastroenteritis Complicated With Perforated Duodenal Ulcer

Abstract

We report three cases of acute gastroenteritis complicated with perforated duodenal ulcer. Case 1 was a 1-year-old girl, case 2 was a 2-year-old boy, and case 3 was a 2-year-old girl. Case 1 suffered from fever, diarrhea and vomiting, with suspected viral gastroenteritis. Cases 2 and 3 suffered from duodenal perforation following rotavirus infection. All three patients underwent an emergency operation using simple closure and omental patch technique. Viral gastroenteritis in small children may become a trigger of duodenal perforation, and warrants attention from pediatric surgeons.