Neonatal sigmoid volvulus: a complication of anal stenosis.
Sigmoid volvulus is an exceptionally rare cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates. Only 7 cases have been reported in the English and French literature. The authors report a recent case of sigmoid volvulus in a neonate secondary to anal stenosis and review the diagnosis and management of this serious condition. The authors believe that carefully performed radiologic reduction is the preferable alternative to surgical intervention.
De Caluwé
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Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Dublin, Ireland.
Kelleher
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Corbally
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D001003:Anal Canal / Q000002:abnormalities*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy