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Jejunoileal Atresia in a Newborn: Our Experience From Northern Tanzania and Literature Review.

Authors :
Goodluck, Gregory
Gnanamuttupulle, Marianne
Sadiq, Adnan
Msuya, David
Chugulu, Samwel
Lodhia, Jay
Source :
Clinical Medicine Insights: Pediatrics. 1/1/2022, Vol. 16, p1-3. 3p.
Publication Year :
2022

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