Ileal atresia with segmental defect of intestinal musculature

An unusual case of segmental defect of ileal musculature with terminal ileal atresia and ventricular septal defect is reported. Clinically the patient was diagnosed as ileal atresia. On exploration, there was type I atresia at ileocaecal junction with attendant ileal dilatation and an adjoining 5 cm...

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Published inIndian journal of pediatrics Vol. 71; no. 2; pp. 177 - 179
Main Authors BUDHIRAJA, Sushil, JAISWAL, T. S, SEN, Rajeev
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Heidelberg Springer 01.02.2004
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Biological and medical sciences
Female
General aspects
Humans
Ileum - abnormalities
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Atresia - diagnosis
Intestinal Atresia - surgery
Medical sciences
Muscle, Smooth - abnormalities
Human
Pediatrics
Newborn
Gut
Atresia
Tropical medicine
Ileum
Obstruction
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Summary:An unusual case of segmental defect of ileal musculature with terminal ileal atresia and ventricular septal defect is reported. Clinically the patient was diagnosed as ileal atresia. On exploration, there was type I atresia at ileocaecal junction with attendant ileal dilatation and an adjoining 5 cm x 4 cm segment resembling segmental dilatation of ileum, about 15 cm proximal to ileocaecal junction. Pathological examination of segmentally dilated ileum revealed focal absence of circular and longitudinal muscle coat without any evidence of necrosis or inflammation. The possible etiology and its relationship with congenital segmental dilatation of intestine is discussed.
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ISSN:0019-5456
0973-7693
DOI:10.1007/BF02723105