Study of congenital duodenal obstruction |
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Authors: | K. N. Rattan Anita Sharma V. K. Sharma |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Pediatric Surgery, Medical College, 33/11J, 124 001 Rohtak;(2) Department of Pediatric Medicine, Medical College, 33/11J, 124 001 Rohtak;(3) Department of Radiodiagnosis, Medical College, 33/11J, 124 001 Rohtak |
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Abstract: | A study of 23 neonates with congenital duodenal obstruction is reported. Their mean gestational age was 38 weeks and mean weight was 2.2 kg. Main clinical features observed were vomiting (100%), which was bilious in 74%, and epigastric fullness with visible peristalsis (74%). Plain X-ray abdomen confirmed the diagnosis in 78%. Associated congenital malformations were seen in 39% of cases. Eleven babies had an intrinsic defect, 11 had extrinsic defect and one baby had combination of intrinsic and extrinsic defect. Malrotations along with band was seen in 39% of cases. Reported mortality was 39%. |
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Keywords: | Congenital duodenal obstruction Malrotation |
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