[Jejunal diaphragm. Laparoscopic treatment in newborns]

Intestinal obstructions in newborns secondary to atresias or membranes have been treated until the current moment through laparotomy and resection with anastomosis. Recently, it has been reported the use of minimally invasive techniques to correct this congenital anomaly. We present a case of jejunal diaphragm treated in our Service. Diagnosis and treatment by mean of endoscopic techniques was achieved in the fourth day of life. Operative time was 180 minutes. Postoperative course was uneventful. Results in terms of function and cosmetic were excellent. Laparoscopic management in selected cases of intestinal atresia has proven to be safe and effective and represents an alternative to neonatal open surgery.