Neonatal jejunal polyp with jejunojejunal intussusception causing atresia: A novel cause

Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 73 - 75
Published: Feb 1, 2014
Abstract
Neonatal intestinal obstruction is an acute emergency with varied etiology. Neonatal jejunal polyp leading to intussusception and obstruction is extremely rare. We report a male newborn, diagnosed antenatally with intestinal obstruction. He also presented with abdominal distension. On exploration there was type III jejunal atresia with a 4 cm long segment of jejunojejunal intussusception with a polyp being the lead point. Resection anastomosis...
Paper Details
Title
Neonatal jejunal polyp with jejunojejunal intussusception causing atresia: A novel cause
Published Date
Feb 1, 2014
Volume
2
Issue
2
Pages
73 - 75
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