Neonatal small left colon syndrome: intramural not intraluminal obstruction.
We have described a characteristic syndrome of intestinal dysfunction in infants of diabetic mothers. This finding appears to result from a transient intramural dysfunction. Many respond to rectal irrigations alone. However, a significant number will require close observation and possible diversion for persistent partial intestinal obstruction. Failure to recognize persistent obstruction may result in intestinal perforation.
D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000151:congenital* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics; D011859:Radiography; D013577:Syndrome