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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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2021-12, Vol.75, p.102105, Article 102105
Main Authors: Ali, Syed Waqas, Fatima, Nayha, Amir, Sidra, Zeeshan, Muhammad Hamayl, Mateen, Muhammad Arif
Format: Article
Language:English
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Enteric duplication cyst
Neonate
Volvulus
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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.
ISSN:2213-5766
2213-5766
DOI:10.1016/j.epsc.2021.102105