Intermittent Volvulus with obstruction due to a Meckel's Diverticulum and band presenting as feeding intolerance in a neonate with Trisomy 13

Individuals born with trisomy 13 tend to be susceptible to Meckel's diverticulum. It is rarely symptomatic and reported cases are extremely rare. We describe here a neonate with feeding intolerance and bilious aspirates as a result of Meckel's diverticulum and peritoneal band which caused...

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Published in:Oman medical journal 2022-09, Vol.37 (5), p.1-3
Main Authors: Kotinatot, Suresh, Shankar, Shiva, Ath, Muhammad Ba, Elajab, Ahmed, Dsouza, Ajay Prashanth
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bile
Case Report
Diseases
Diverticulosis
Intestines
meckel diverticulum
Newborn infants
Obstructions
Treatment
Trisomy
trisomy 13 syndrome
united arab emirates
Volvulus
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Summary:Individuals born with trisomy 13 tend to be susceptible to Meckel's diverticulum. It is rarely symptomatic and reported cases are extremely rare. We describe here a neonate with feeding intolerance and bilious aspirates as a result of Meckel's diverticulum and peritoneal band which caused intermittent volvulus with obstruction.
ISSN:1999-768X
2070-5204
DOI:10.5001/omj.2022.26