High jejunal obstruction as a sequela of necrotizing enterocolitis.
A case of high jejunal obstruction due to stricture is reported. It is a rare form of late sequelae of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis(NEC). Barium contrast study of the small bowel is recommended for earlier diagnosis and treatment before discharge from the hospital, even is an asympto-matic patient.
Choi
S O
SO
Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
Park
W H
WH
Kang
J S
JS
D002675:Child, Preschool; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography