Situs inversus abdominus in association with congenital duodenal obstruction: a report of two cases and review of the literature

This report describes two newborns with persistent bile-stained vomiting. Their radiological investigations revealed the existence of situs inversus and duodenal obstruction. In one, the duodenal obstruction was partial, secondary to a duodenal diaphragm with a central aperture, whereas the other ch...

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Published in:	Pediatric surgery international Vol. 21; no. 7; pp. 589 - 592
Main Authors:	Nawaz, Akhtar, Matta, Hilal, Hamchou, Mustafa, Jacobez, Alic, Trad, Omar, Al Salem, Ahmed H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany Springer Nature B.V 01-07-2005
Subjects:	Duodenal Obstruction - complications Duodenal Obstruction - congenital Female Humans Infant, Newborn Intestinal Atresia - complications Situs Inversus - complications
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Summary:	This report describes two newborns with persistent bile-stained vomiting. Their radiological investigations revealed the existence of situs inversus and duodenal obstruction. In one, the duodenal obstruction was partial, secondary to a duodenal diaphragm with a central aperture, whereas the other child had complete duodenal atresia as well as Fallot's tetralogy. Such an association is extremely rare, with only 18 cases reported so far in the literature. Embryological aspects, investigations, and treatment are also discussed.
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ISSN:	0179-0358 1437-9813
DOI:	10.1007/s00383-005-1412-y