[Megaduodenum in the newborn (author's transl)].
Megaduodenum presents a functional obstruction which is difficult to correct surgically. Various serious complications have been reported and repeat laparotomy is frequently necessary. 6 newborns with megaduodenum are reported and a sub-total longitudinal resection of the duodenum is advocated. The remainder of the duodenal wall is reconstituted over a tube and this procedure has been used by us 4 times. 3 infants have survived. It may be possible to avoid repeat laparotomy by the method described above.
D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007583:Jejunum / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology
Das Megaduodenum im Neugeborenenalter.