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Jejunoileal Atresia in a Newborn: Our Experience From Northern Tanzania and Literature Review.
- Source :
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Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics . 1/1/2022, Vol. 16, p1-3. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Jenunoileal atresia is a congenital defect that causes small bowel obstruction in newborns. They are classified into 5 types and simple abdominal x-ray can aid in the diagnosis and with prompt resuscitation and surgery provides positive outcome. We present a 5-day-old newborn male baby was presented with features of intestinal obstruction since birth. Diagnosis of atresia of the small bowel was made through plain abdominal x-ray and was successfully operated. During the recovery, the baby developed surgical site infection which was managed promptly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11795565
- Volume :
- 16
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162521788
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11795565221075313