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[Duodenal diaphragm in children (two cases)].
A Wandaogo1, D Sano, T L Tapsoba
1Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Centre Hospitalier National Yalgado Ouédraogo, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Dakar Medical
|May 8, 2000
Summary
Duodenal diaphragm, a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, presents with vomiting and epigastric distension in children. Surgical duodenal bypass offers an effective treatment, but associated anomalies require careful consideration.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Gastrointestinal disorders
Background:
- Duodenal diaphragm is an uncommon congenital anomaly causing intestinal obstruction.
- It requires prompt diagnosis and management in pediatric patients.
Observation:
- Two pediatric cases presented with vomiting of bile-stained material and epigastric distension.
- Radiographic imaging, including roentgenograms and sonograms, indicated the obstruction.
Findings:
- Duodenal bypass surgery was successfully performed in both cases.
- The surgical intervention proved effective in resolving the obstruction.
Implications:
- Associated congenital anomalies are common with duodenal diaphragms and can be severe.
- Early recognition and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.