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  • Neonatal Care
  • Gastrointestinal Abnormalities

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  • Congenital transmesenteric defects are rare gastrointestinal anomalies presenting diagnostic challenges due to nonspecific symptoms and investigations.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are critical to mitigate significant morbidity and mortality associated with these defects.

Observation:

  • A neonate presented with fetal ascites and dilated bowel loops, requiring immediate surgical intervention within 6 hours of birth.
  • Laparotomy revealed a transmesenteric hernia with volvulus and gangrene affecting 45 cm of the distal ileum.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the diagnostic difficulty of congenital transmesenteric defects, often necessitating prompt surgical exploration.
  • Timely surgical intervention in neonates with suspected transmesenteric hernias can prevent life-threatening complications such as bowel necrosis.

Implications:

  • Open surgical exploration remains the gold standard for definitive diagnosis of transmesenteric hernias due to the lack of specific non-invasive tests.
  • Prompt surgical management of congenital transmesenteric defects is essential for improving neonatal outcomes and reducing mortality rates.