1/75. Duodenojejunal atresia with apple peel configuration of the ileum and absent superior mesenteric artery: observations on pathogenesis.A child with loss of the third and fourth part of the duodenum and of the proximal jejunum was found to have an apple peel configuration of the remaining small bowel. The complete absence of branches from the superior mesenteric artery impaired the blood supply of the distal duodenum. An annular pancreas was found in this patient with Down's syndrome. This anomaly may have impaired the flow through the pancreaticoduodenal arcade, which would normally compensate for the distal vascular occlusion. According to current understanding, duodenal atresia is a primary malformation. The current case suggests, however, that in rare circumstances vascular accidents may be the underlying cause for duodenal atresia.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/75. Pyloric atresia associated with duodenal and jejunal atresia and duplication.A case of congenital pyloric atresia associated with duodenal atresia, jejunal atresia, and a duplication is described. A review of the literature revealed nine previously reported cases of congenital pyloric atresia and multiple intestinal atresias, but this is the first report of such an association and a duplication.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 2.1666666666667keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/75. choledochal cyst associated with duodenal obstruction.The association between congenital duodenal obstruction and concomitant choledochal cyst has not been reported, although duodenal obstruction is known to be associated with many other anomalies. The authors describe 2 patients with choledochal cyst with duodenal obstruction. In 1 patient, a diverticulum type of choledochal cyst was found within an annular pancreas. Cyst excision, choledochojejunostomy, and side-to-side duodeno-duodenostomy were performed. The other patient showed separated duodenal atresia and other multiple anomalies including imperforate anus. A choledochal cyst was noted at the time of duodeno-duodenostomy and sigmoid colostomy. Cyst-enterostomy was performed at the age of 8 months, but the patient died of multiple anomalies. Intraoperative cholangiography indicated an anomalous pancreatobiliary ductal junction (APBDJ). In both patients the bile in the cyst contained high levels of amylase, suggesting the presence of an APBDJ. An APBDJ is considered to play an etiologic role in the development of the choledochal cysts associated with duodenal obstruction.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.16666666666667keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/75. Duodenal atresia with an anomalous common bile duct masquerading as a midgut volvulus.In a patient with duodenal atresia, a "double bubble" is classically present on plain radiographs. When bowel gas exists distal to the duodenum, duodenal atresia often is excluded from the differential diagnosis. The authors present a case in which contrast can be seen in the small bowel and biliary system on upper gastrointestinal series in a patient with duodenal atresia and an anomalous common bile duct. One always must consider duodenal atresia with an anomalous biliary system as a possible cause of bilious vomiting with a high grade proximal bowel obstruction in a neonate. J Pediatr Surg 36:956-957.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.3333333333333keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/75. Familial duodenal atresia: a report of two siblings.The familial occurrence of duodenal atresia is extremely uncommon. The author reports duodenal atresia occurring in two siblings who underwent successful surgical repair at the Pediatric Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Ratchaburi Hospital. To the author's knowledge, this is the first report of familial duodenal atresia in thailand.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.1666666666667keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/75. Combination of renal agenesis with respiratory and alimentary tract atresia results in normal lung development.The VACTERL complex comprises renal agenesis and atresias of the alimentary and respiratory tracts. We report on a case with this combination causing severe oligohydramnios but with normal lung development. The likely protective mechanism for pulmonary development was an increase in alveolar pressure and reduced alveolar fluid loss due to the esophageal-tracheal malformation. This suggests the possible treatment of oligohydramnios by tracheal occlusion.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.83333333333333keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/75. choledochal cyst and duodenal atresia: a rare combination.A rare case of congenital duodenal atresia (DA) associated with a choledochal cyst (CC) is reported.At 38 weeks of gestation, a 1,610-g girl was born by cesarean section with a prenatal diagnosis of DA. After the disorder was confirmed by X-ray, she underwent a duodenoduodenostomy for a complete separation of the duodenum with an annular pancreas. Thirty-two months after the initial operation, she developed upper abdominal pain and acholic stools. Abdominal ultrasonography demonstrated a CC and dilatated intrahepatic bile ducts. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed an anomalous arrangement of the choledochus and main pancreatic duct. A diffusely dilatated extrahepatic bile duct was resected, and a hepaticoduodenostomy was performed after cholecystectomy. The patient was discharged without complications. We could not find a similar case report in the English literature. Although it is not reported that there is a close relationship in embryologic development of DA and CC, one should be aware of the possibility of this combination.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.83333333333333keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/75. Laparoscopic duodenoduodenostomy for duodenal atresia.A 3,220-g newborn baby with trisomy 21 presented with duodenal atresia. No other congenital malformations were diagnosed. informed consent for a laparoscopic approach was obtained. The child was placed in a supine, head-up position slightly rotated to the left at the end of a shortened operating table. The surgeon stood at the bottom end with the cameraperson to his left and the scrub nurse to his right. The screen was at the right upper end. Open insertion of a cannula for a 5-mm 30 degrees telescope through the inferior umbilical fold was performed. A carbon dioxide (CO2) pneumoperitoneum with a pressure of 8 mmHg and a flow of 2l/min was established. Two 3.3-mm working cannulas were inserted; one in the left hypogastrium and one pararectally on the right at the umbilical level. Two more such cannulas were inserted; one under the xyphoid for a liver elevator and one in the right hypogastrium for a sucker. Mobilization of the dilated upper and collapsed lower duodenum was easy. After transverse enterotomy of the upper duodenum and longitudinal enterotomy of the distal duodenum, a diamond-shaped anastomosis with interrupted 5 zero Vicryl sutures were performed. The absence of air in the bowel beyond the atresia increased the working space and greatly facilitated the procedure. The technique proved to be easy, and the child did very well. Laparoscopic bowel anastomosis in newborn babies had not been described previously. Recently, a diamond-shaped duodenoduodenostomy for duodenal atresia was performed. The technique proved to be simple and is described in detail. The child did very well.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.1666666666667keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/75. Distal foregut atresias in consecutive siblings and twins in the same family.The distal foregut comprises the antrum of the stomach and supra-ampullary region of the duodenum. In this part of the gut, intraluminal mucosal diaphragms, webs, membranes (type I), and rarely solid cord (type II) atresias are occasionally seen in clinical practice. Due to increased awareness, the number of reported cases has increased in recent years. These foregut lesions are known to have a strong genetic association. Both antral (AA) and duodenal atresias (DA) may occur as potentially curable sporadic cases or in combination with lethal malformations such as hereditary multiple gastrointestinal atresias affecting the fore-, mid-, and hindgut. The association of AA and junctional epidermolysis bullosa lethalis is well-known. We describe an unusual occurrence of foregut atresias in two consecutive siblings and a pair of monozygous twins. The involvement of four siblings in a single family is extraordinary and as yet unreported. This cluster of cases not only lends a strong support to a genetic origin, but also the mode of transmission, despite the absence of a history of consanguinity. It indicates that atresia of the gastric antrum and supra-ampullary DA are etiologically closely related. It is also possible that the discordant expression in the twins could be a pleiotropic effect of the same genetic factor. Attempts are made to explain the possible pathogenesis of this unusual atresia and relate it to other associated anomalies.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.6666666666667keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/75. Duodenal atresia associated with proximal jejunal perforations: a case report and review of the literature.Duodenal atresia is associated with Down's syndrome, malrotation, and congenital cardiac defects. Idiopathic intestinal perforations in a newborn, which are not associated with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), have been described. The authors report on a full-term neonate who had multiple perforations of the proximal jejunum distal to duodenal atresia. To the best of the authors knowledge, the combination of idiopathic intestinal perforation and duodenal atresia has not been reported previously.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.1666666666667keywords = atresia (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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