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Neonatal intestinal obstruction with isolated levocardia.

S Budhiraja1, G Singh, H P Miglani

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|August 5, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This report details a rare case of isolated levocardia with duodenal obstruction and malrotation. Early surgical intervention for malrotation in situs inversus abdominus is crucial for patient survival.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Isolated levocardia, duodenal obstruction, and malrotation with volvulus is a rare congenital condition.
  • Situs inversus abdominus with malrotation and volvulus is exceptionally rare, with only three prior reported cases.