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Prepancreatic preduodenal portal vein
N S Lal1, A P Kuruvila, P B Natesh
1Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram.
Summary
A rare prepancreatic and preduodenal portal vein in a teen girl caused recurrent vomiting due to gut malrotation. Surgical correction led to a full recovery, resolving symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Vascular Anatomy
Background:
- Congenital anomalies of the portal venous system are rare and can lead to complex gastrointestinal issues.
- Malrotation of the gut is a serious congenital anomaly requiring prompt diagnosis and management.
- Prepancreatic and preduodenal portal vein is an uncommon anatomical variation that may be associated with other gastrointestinal malformations.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old female presented with a history of recurrent vomiting.
- Diagnostic imaging, including a barium study, indicated malrotation of the gut.
- Surgical exploration confirmed both malrotation of the gut and an unusual prepancreatic and preduodenal course of the portal vein.
Findings:
- The patient's symptoms were directly linked to the anatomical abnormalities identified.
- Surgical intervention, specifically gastrojejunostomy and vagotomy, was performed to address the malrotation and associated complications.
- Post-operative follow-up revealed complete resolution of the patient's vomiting and overall asymptomatic status.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare vascular anomalies in the differential diagnosis of pediatric gastrointestinal distress.
- Early surgical intervention for malrotation of the gut, even in the presence of complex vascular variations, can lead to favorable outcomes.
- Understanding the embryological development of the portal venous system and its relationship to intestinal rotation is crucial for surgical planning and patient management.