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Small bowel obstruction by a congenital band. Report of two cases

Valerio Ranieri1, Nicola Sforza, Beniamino Palmieri

  • 1Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale-Clinica Chirurgica II, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia.

Chirurgia Italiana
|April 13, 2010
PubMed

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This study presents two cases of acute small bowel obstruction caused by a rare congenital fibrous band. Early surgical resection was successful in resolving this malformation, particularly in a young infant.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Small bowel obstruction is a common surgical emergency.
  • Congenital anomalies, though less frequent, can cause significant morbidity.
  • Fibrous bands are a known cause of intestinal obstruction.

Observation:

  • Two cases of acute small bowel obstruction are presented.
  • The first involved an adult patient.
  • The second involved a three-month-old infant with a congenital fibrous band, identified retrospectively from a larger cohort.

Findings:

  • A rare congenital fibrous band was identified as the cause of obstruction in an infant.
  • Early surgical intervention involving simple resection of the fibrous band was performed.
  • The malformation, typically seen in younger individuals, was successfully treated.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering rare congenital anomalies in pediatric intestinal obstruction.
  • Emphasizes the efficacy of early surgical management for fibrous band obstructions.
  • Contributes to understanding the long-term incidence of such rare malformations.

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