Primary segmental volvulus of the ileum mimicking meconium plug syndrome

Primary segmental volvulus (PSV) of the ileum in neonate occurs rarely but shows an aggressive clinical course. Thus, early diagnosis is important to prevent necrosis and perforation of the intestine. We report a case of PSV of the ileum in a 2-day-old female neonate whose clinical features and radi...

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Autores principales: Jung, Eunyoung, Choi, Soon-Ok, Park, Woo-Hyun
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Surgical Society 2011
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3205372/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22066093
http://dx.doi.org/10.4174/jkss.2011.80.Suppl1.S85
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Sumario:Primary segmental volvulus (PSV) of the ileum in neonate occurs rarely but shows an aggressive clinical course. Thus, early diagnosis is important to prevent necrosis and perforation of the intestine. We report a case of PSV of the ileum in a 2-day-old female neonate whose clinical features and radiologic findings appeared to be meconium plug syndrome.

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