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Intestinal obstruction from congenital bands at the proximal jejunum: a case report and literature review

Debkumar Sarkar1, Preetam Gongidi, Thomas Presenza

  • 1Department of Radiology, Cooper University Hospital, 1 Cooper Plaza, Ste B-23, Camden, NJ, USA.

Journal of Clinical Imaging Science
|February 9, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Congenital anomalous bands causing proximal jejunal obstruction are rare. This case highlights their presentation in an 8-year-old girl, emphasizing imaging and surgical findings.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Radiology
  • Developmental Biology

Background:

  • Congenital anomalous bands causing proximal jejunal obstruction are rare, with limited literature describing their occurrence.
  • Understanding the embryological basis is crucial for diagnosing and managing these rare pediatric gastrointestinal anomalies.

Observation:

  • An 8-year-old girl presented with a nine-month history of intermittent vomiting, with no prior surgical history.
  • Diagnostic workup included abdominal ultrasound, upper gastrointestinal series, and computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration identified dense anomalous bands at the proximal jejunum.
  • No evidence of intestinal malrotation was found in conjunction with the bands.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering congenital anomalous bands in the differential diagnosis of pediatric small bowel obstruction.
  • Comprehensive radiologic evaluation using various imaging modalities is essential for accurate diagnosis.
  • Surgical intervention remains the definitive treatment for relief of obstruction caused by these bands.

Keywords:
Congenital bandsintestinal obstructionproximal jejunum

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