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Mohammad Shahbaz Alam¹, Salah Eidin Elghote², Sherif Mohamed Mosad Kamel³

¹Neonatology, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai, ARE.

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Summary

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This case report details a newborn with ileal atresia caused by a late-pregnancy vascular accident, leading to ileocolic intussusception. It highlights how type 3A intestinal atresia can cause telescoping, emphasizing prompt surgical intervention for survival.

Keywords:

congenital ileal atresia intestinal atresia intrauterine intussusception intussusception jejunoileal atresia

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Neonatal Medicine
Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology

Background:

Intestinal atresia is commonly attributed to intrauterine vascular accidents.
Intussusception is frequently cited as the primary underlying mechanism.

Observation:

A case of a full-term newborn with ileal atresia secondary to a late-pregnancy vascular event is presented.
This event led to ileocolic intussusception, a specific presentation of the condition.

Findings:

The case supports the understanding that type 3A intestinal atresia can result in distal segment telescoping, causing intussusception.
This specific pathophysiology offers a new perspective on the condition's development.

Implications:

Early recognition and emergency laparotomy are critical for favorable outcomes in neonates with intestinal atresia and intussusception.
Expert surgical management is paramount for the survival and recovery of affected infants.