Neonatal enteric duplication cyst with segmental gut volvulus
Enteric duplication cyst (EDC) in a neonate with volvulus of small bowel is an extremely rare clinical condition that can present symptomatically with abdominal distention, bilious vomiting and abdominal pain. We present a case of jejunal EDC associated with jejuno-ileal volvulus in a 3-day old neon...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576621003262 |
| Summary: | Enteric duplication cyst (EDC) in a neonate with volvulus of small bowel is an extremely rare clinical condition that can present symptomatically with abdominal distention, bilious vomiting and abdominal pain. We present a case of jejunal EDC associated with jejuno-ileal volvulus in a 3-day old neonate, where we highlight the importance of early management on suspicion of volvulus to prevent complications. |
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| ISSN: | 2213-5766 |