A rare cause of neonatal intussusception. Considering it might reduce the mortality. A case report and a review of the literature
Full-term neonatal intussusception is rare. Cecal duplication as a lead point for intussusception is very rare. We report a case of full-term neonate with ileo-cecal intussusception due to cecal duplication. Although cecal duplication represents rarely a surgical emergency, intussusception always ne...
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Veröffentlicht in: | International journal of pediatrics & adolescent medicine 2021-03, Vol.8 (1), p.48-51 |
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Zusammenfassung: | Full-term neonatal intussusception is rare. Cecal duplication as a lead point for intussusception is very rare. We report a case of full-term neonate with ileo-cecal intussusception due to cecal duplication. Although cecal duplication represents rarely a surgical emergency, intussusception always needs immediate attention. The awareness of this entity is essential for diagnosis and management. |
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ISSN: | 2352-6467 2352-6467 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijpam.2019.11.006 |