Spontaneous Neonatal Gastric Perforation: A Case Report.

Spontaneous gastric perforation (SGP) is a rare but life-threatening surgical emergency in neonates, particularly among preterm infants. We report the case of a male neonate born at 33 weeks of gestation via spontaneous vaginal delivery, with a birth weight of 1,780 grams. The initial postnatal adaptation was satisfactory.

Encopresis in Children: A Report of 20 Cases.

Introduction: Encopresis, or fecal incontinence, is a distressing condition in children over the age of four characterized by the repeated passage of stool in inappropriate places. It is often associated with chronic constipation and can have significant psychosocial impacts on affected children and their families.

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and therapeutic characteristics of children aged four years and older diagnosed with encopresis and followed in a pediatric gastroenterology outpatient clinic, with particular attention to distinguishing secondary encopresis in children who have previously achieved bowel continence.