Primary intrathoracic gastric volvulus in a newborn

Primary gastric volvulus in the neonatal period is extremely rare, with only 18 cases reported in the literature. The authors describe the case of a newborn with intrathoracic gastric volvulus and discuss its management.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 1999-12, Vol.34 (12), p.1869-1871
Hauptverfasser:	MUTABAGANI, K. H, TEICH, S, LONG, F. R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Female Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen Hernia, Hiatal - complications Hernia, Hiatal - diagnostic imaging Hernia, Hiatal - surgery Humans Infant, Newborn Medical sciences Other diseases. Semiology Radiography Stomach Volvulus - complications Stomach Volvulus - diagnostic imaging Stomach Volvulus - surgery Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Zusammenfassung:	Primary gastric volvulus in the neonatal period is extremely rare, with only 18 cases reported in the literature. The authors describe the case of a newborn with intrathoracic gastric volvulus and discuss its management.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/S0022-3468(99)90335-4