A neonatal intestinal obstruction with unusual presentation
Saha, S.; Koner, H.; Saha, K.; Ray, A.Kumar.; Mukhopadhyay, B.; Samantam, N.Nath.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association 104(5): 267-268
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0019-5847 PMID: 17058575 Document Number: 597937
A two days old male child was admitted with features of neonatal intestinal obstruction. Straight x-ray abdomen showed distended small intestinal loops with few air fluid levels. After resuscitation abdomen was explored. There was distal ileal atresia with duplication cyst. Resection of atretic segment along with duplication cyst was performed and end to side ileo-ileal anastomosis with proximal ileostomy was done. Patient recovered uneventfully. Till now patient is doing well.