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Intrauterine intussusception causing intestinal atresia.

O Adejuyigbe1, W O Odesanmi

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|May 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A neonate experienced intestinal obstruction due to ileal atresia, a congenital condition where the small intestine fails to form properly. Surgical correction involved resection and anastomosis, successfully treating the condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatal Gastroenterology
  • Congenital Malformations

Background:

  • Intestinal obstruction in neonates presents a critical surgical challenge.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

  • A 2-day-old infant exhibited symptoms including bilious vomiting, abdominal distension, and failure to pass meconium.
  • Plain abdominal radiographs confirmed the clinical suspicion of intestinal obstruction.

Findings:

  • Laparotomy revealed ileal atresia, characterized by blind-ending proximal and distal bowel segments with a mesenteric defect.
  • The resected distal segment's lumen contained an intussusceptum, suggesting a potential contributing factor to the atresia.

Implications:

  • Surgical resection and end-to-back anastomosis represent an effective treatment for ileal atresia.
  • Understanding the intussusceptum's role may offer insights into the pathogenesis of intestinal atresia.

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