Intestinal prolapse through omphalomesenteric fistula, a rare cause of neonatal occlusion: A case report

Acute intestinal obstruction secondary to omphalomesenteric fistula is a very rare condition. Omphalomesenteric fistula is a consequence of a defect in involution of the vitelline duct between the fifth and ninth week of intrauterine development. We are reporting on a case of neonatal intestinal obs...

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Main Authors: Cheikh Diouf, Ndeye Aby Ndoye, Aimé Lakh Faye, Oumar Ndour, Gabriel Ngom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-07-01
Series:Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213576616300562