Duodenal atresia with ′apple-peel configuration′ of the ileum and absent superior mesenteric artery: A rare presentation

According to the current understanding, duodenal atresia is considered to be a primary malformation resulting from the errors in recanalisation in early gestation. We report a rare case of duodenal atresia with apple-peel configuration of remaining small bowel with absent superior mesenteric artery...

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Main Authors: Ahmad Ashraf, Sarda Dinesh, Joshi Prashant, Kothari Paras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2009;volume=6;issue=2;spage=120;epage=121;aulast=Ahmad