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Closed loop intestinal obstruction due to vitello-intestinal remnants.

S Prabhu-Khanolkar, A A Azmy, P A Raine

    Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie : Organ Der Deutschen, Der Schweizerischen Und Der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft Fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in Infancy and Childhood
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Acute small bowel obstruction in children, often caused by Meckel's diverticulum or vitelline duct remnants, requires surgical intervention. Resection of the affected ileum and primary anastomosis leads to successful recovery in these cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery
    • Congenital Anomalies

    Background:

    • Small bowel obstruction is a common surgical emergency in children.
    • Meckel's diverticulum and vitelline duct remnants are known congenital anomalies that can lead to intestinal obstruction.
    • Closed-loop obstruction presents a unique surgical challenge due to potential ischemia.

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