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J Babala1, F Horn, V Cingel

  • 1Klinika detskej chirurgie LF UKo v DFNsP, Bratislava, Slovenská republika. jozef.babala@post.sk

Rozhledy V Chirurgii : Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti
|November 3, 2007
PubMed

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Intestinal obstruction in infants can mimic gastroenteritis, delaying diagnosis. A case of cystoid intestinal duplication causing ileocecal occlusion highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction in infants presents diagnostic challenges, often mimicking acute gastroenteritis.
  • Delayed diagnosis of intestinal obstruction can lead to severe complications and unfavorable outcomes.
  • Accurate and timely differential diagnosis is crucial for effective infant care.

Observation:

  • A 5-month-old girl presented with symptoms suggestive of intestinal obstruction.
  • The patient was diagnosed with a cystoid intestinal duplication causing complete ileocecal occlusion.
  • Associated conditions included ventral anus perinealis and Meckel's diverticulum.

Findings:

  • Cystoid intestinal duplication was identified as the cause of complete ileocecal occlusion.
  • The patient had concurrent diagnoses of ventral anus perinealis and Meckel's diverticulum.
  • Surgical intervention successfully addressed both the intestinal duplication and Meckel's diverticulum.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering intestinal duplication in infant intestinal obstruction.
  • Simultaneous surgical treatment of enteral duplication and Meckel's diverticulum is feasible and effective.
  • Early recognition and management of pediatric intestinal obstruction are vital for patient outcomes.

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