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This case report details a rare instance of a giant meconium pseudocyst in a newborn, successfully treated with surgical resection and primary anastomosis. Advances in neonatal care enabled a stable, elective procedure with a positive outcome.

Area of Science:

Neonatal Surgery
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Meconium peritonitis with pseudocyst formation is a rare and potentially fatal neonatal complication.
Antenatal diagnosis of bowel dilatation and giant meconium pseudocysts presents diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

A newborn presented with antenatal sonographic findings of bowel dilatation and a giant meconium pseudocyst.
Postnatal examination revealed abdominal distention and a palpable mass. Imaging (X-ray, sonography, CT) demonstrated a large, calcified, cystic mass compressing intestinal loops.
Intraoperative findings included distal ileal atresia with a sealed proximal perforation and the giant meconium pseudocyst.

Findings:

Surgical resection of the affected small bowel segment and the giant pseudocyst was performed.

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Primary end-to-end anastomosis of the intestine was achieved successfully.

The infant experienced an uneventful postoperative recovery.

Implications:

This case highlights the successful management of a rare neonatal surgical emergency.
Advances in perinatal intensive care facilitate stable, elective surgical interventions and primary intestinal anastomosis in neonates.
Early and accurate diagnosis through advanced imaging is crucial for optimal surgical planning and outcomes.