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[Chronic duodenal obstruction in children]
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Chronic duodenal obstruction in children, often due to intestinal malformations, presents differently by age. Younger children experience vomiting, while older children report abdominal pain, requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Congenital Malformations
Background:
- Chronic duodenal obstruction is a significant condition in pediatric patients.
- Intestinal malformations are a primary cause of this obstruction.
Observation:
- A study observed 18 children (2 months to 14 years) with chronic duodenal obstruction.
- Clinical manifestations varied by age: vomiting in younger children (<7 years) and chronic abdominal pain in older children.
- Roentgen-contrast examinations were crucial for diagnosis.
Findings:
- The study identified a clear age-dependent difference in clinical presentation of duodenal obstruction.
- Surgical intervention was performed on all patients.
- The surgical approach was tailored to the specific intestinal malformation.
Implications:
- Understanding age-specific symptoms aids in early diagnosis of pediatric duodenal obstruction.
- Tailored surgical strategies based on malformation type improve patient outcomes.
- This highlights the importance of diagnostic imaging in evaluating these conditions.
Abstract:
Chronic duodenal obstruction was observed in 18 children aged from 2 months to 14 years. The disease was caused by different malformations of the intestine. In children younger than 7 years of age the main clinical manifestation of the disease was the syndrome of vomiting. Older children were admitted for examination for the chronic abdominal pain syndrome. Roentgen-contrast methods of examination of the stomach and duodenum were of decisive significance. All the children were operated upon. The operative method was chosen according to the intestinal malformation.