Perforated appendicitis in a neonate presenting with intestinal obstruction.

We report a case of neonatal perforated appendicitis presenting with an early picture of intestinal obstruction secondary to entrapment of small bowel under inflamed appendix vermiformis.

Incidence and predictive factors of isolated neonatal penile glanular torsion.

Purpose: To determine the incidence of isolated neonatal penile glanular torsion, describe the basic characteristics, and explore the relationship between foreskin and glans torsion.

Methodology: A prospective survey was conducted of all male newborns admitted to nursery after delivery, or neonates less than 3 months presenting for circumcision. Cases with associated genital malformations were excluded.