Strangulated bowel as an unusual complication of neonatal congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Abstract Strangulation of bowel in utero causing infarction has been rarely reported in neonates. We report a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with bowel incarceration, requiring substantial resection of necrotic bowel. Despite a prolonged hospitalization, the patient had a good outcome and w...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2013-04, Vol.48 (4), p.866-868
Main Authors: Josephsen, Justin B, Klinkner, Denise B, Kumar, Tarun, Al-Hosni, Mohamad
Format: Article
Language:English
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Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
In utero bowel incarceration
Pediatrics
Strangulated bowel
Surgery
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Summary:Abstract Strangulation of bowel in utero causing infarction has been rarely reported in neonates. We report a case of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with bowel incarceration, requiring substantial resection of necrotic bowel. Despite a prolonged hospitalization, the patient had a good outcome and was discharged home nippling full enteral feeds. Three previous cases with a similar diagnosis were identified through a literature review and suggest a similar pattern of initial patient presentation.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2012.12.045