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Congenital adhesion band: A rare case in a neonate
Amal Naous1,2, Rania Itani1, Mostafa Kamal Itani1
1Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon.
Insights
Congenital adhesion bands rarely cause intestinal obstruction in neonates. This case highlights a rare cause of bowel obstruction in an 8-day-old infant, emphasizing the need for timely diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Neonatal Medicine
Background:
- Gastrointestinal diseases encompass congenital and acquired conditions.
- Intestinal obstruction is a frequent pediatric and neonatal emergency with diverse etiologies.
- Congenital adhesion bands represent a rare cause of intestinal obstruction.
Observation:
- An 8-day-old female infant presented with clinical signs indicative of intestinal obstruction.
- The patient's presentation necessitated urgent medical evaluation and intervention.
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare causes in neonatal intestinal obstruction.
Findings:
- The infant exhibited symptoms consistent with a bowel obstruction.
- Diagnostic workup confirmed the presence of intestinal obstruction.
- The underlying cause was attributed to congenital adhesion bands, a rare etiology.
Implications:
- This case contributes to the limited literature on congenital adhesion bands causing neonatal intestinal obstruction.
- Highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by rare causes of intestinal obstruction in neonates.
- Emphasizes the importance of prompt surgical consultation and management for neonatal intestinal obstruction.
Abstract:
Diseases of the gastrointestinal system may be congenital or acquired. Intestinal obstruction is common in children and neonates, and it has various causes. Obstructions due to congenital adhesion bands are rare. Few cases were reported in the literature. In this paper, we will discuss the case of an 8-day-old girl who was presented to the emergency department with signs of intestinal obstruction.
