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[The small left colon syndrome. 3 cases]

S Neuenschwander, J P Montagne, A Boudou

    La Nouvelle Presse Medicale
    |October 23, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Neonatal obstruction can be caused by a small left colon syndrome, a functional immaturity of the colon. Diagnosis involves a contrast enema revealing caliber disparity, differentiating it from Hirschsprung's disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatology
    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Neonatal intestinal obstruction is a critical condition requiring prompt diagnosis and management.
    • Functional immaturity of the colon's intrinsic innervation can lead to obstructive symptoms in newborns.
    • This condition is particularly prevalent in premature infants and neonates of diabetic mothers.

    Observation:

    • Three cases of neonatal obstruction linked to a small calibre descending colon were analyzed.
    • Clinical and radiological signs were reviewed and compared with existing literature.
    • Contrast enemas revealed a characteristic caliber disparity at the left colic angle.

    Findings:

    • The "small left colon syndrome" is a functional disturbance attributed to immature intrinsic innervation of the colon.
    • This syndrome shares pathogenesis with functional ileus in premature infants and meconium ileus.
    • Diagnosis relies on contrast enema, distinguishing it from Hirschsprung's disease.

    Implications:

    • Early recognition of small left colon syndrome is crucial for appropriate neonatal care.
    • Understanding the shared pathophysiology with other neonatal bowel dysmotilities aids in diagnosis.
    • Radiological findings, particularly contrast enema results, are key to differentiating this condition from other causes of neonatal obstruction.

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