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[Incomplete membrane stenoses of the duodenum (author's transl)]
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This report details two pediatric cases of incomplete duodenal membrane stenosis, a rare gastrointestinal anomaly. Successful surgical correction highlights the condition
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Congenital Anomalies
Background:
- Incomplete duodenal membrane stenosis is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It can present with varied clinical symptoms, often mimicking other gastrointestinal issues.
- Associated abnormalities in the urogenital and skeletal systems can occur.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two pediatric cases of incomplete duodenal membrane stenosis.
- To illustrate the variable clinical presentations and diagnostic findings.
- To emphasize the successful surgical management of this condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two pediatric patients.
- Diagnostic imaging including contrast studies.
- Surgical intervention involving membrane resection.
Main Results:
- Both patients presented with incomplete duodenal membrane stenosis.
- Case 1 showed ileus and duodenal diverticulum with biliary/pancreatic reflux.
- Case 2 had limited symptoms but impressive intraduodenal pseudodiverticulum on X-ray.
- Both underwent successful surgical correction.
Conclusions:
- Incomplete duodenal membrane stenosis exhibits significant variability in clinical presentation.
- Characteristic radiographic signs aid in diagnosis.
- Surgical resection of the membrane is an effective treatment.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Abstract:
A report in 2 children with incomplete membrane stenoses of the duodenum and further abnormalities in the gastrointestinal tract, the urogenital region and on the skeleton. In the first case ileus symptoms existed in early infancy following operated anal atresia. A duodenal diverticulum near the papilla was found with reflux of contrast medium in the biliary and pancreatic tracts. In the second case the clinical symptoms were limited; however, the x-ray findings of an intraduodenal pseudodiverticulum were impressive. Both patients were operated successfully by removal of the incomplete duodenal membrane. Both cases clearly showed the great variability in clinical symptoms with etiologically similar disease patterns and typical x-ray signs.