Duodenal diaphragm in children (two cases)

Duodenal diaphragm is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Two pediatric cases are reported in which vomiting of bile-stained material and distension of the epigastrium were the main clinical signs. Roentgenograms and sonograms were highly suggestive. Duodenal bypass was easy to perform and effec...

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Published in:	Dakar medical Vol. 43; no. 2; p. 225
Main Authors:	Wandaogo, A, Sano, D, Tapsoba, T L, Cisse, R, Sanou, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	French
Published:	Senegal 1998
Subjects:	Child, Preschool Diagnosis, Differential Duodenal Obstruction - congenital Duodenal Obstruction - diagnosis Duodenal Obstruction - surgery Duodenostomy Female Humans Infant, Newborn Intestinal Atresia - complications Intestinal Atresia - diagnosis Intestinal Atresia - surgery Jejunostomy Prognosis Treatment Outcome Vomiting - etiology
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Summary:	Duodenal diaphragm is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction. Two pediatric cases are reported in which vomiting of bile-stained material and distension of the epigastrium were the main clinical signs. Roentgenograms and sonograms were highly suggestive. Duodenal bypass was easy to perform and effective. Nevertheless, it must be kept in mind that associated anomalies are frequent and may be severe.
ISSN:	0049-1101