title: Segmental dilatation of ileum: an unusual cause of severe malnutrition.
abstract: Segmental dilatation of the ileum causing blind loop syndrome was seen in a 6-year-old boy presenting with nonspecific symptoms and severe malnutrition. Barium meal was characteristic. Resection of the affected segment and an end-to-end anastomosis was curative and restored normal bowel function. Clinicians' awareness of this entity would help in appropriately managing such cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012, India.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eradi
authors.forename: Prema
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Menon
authors.forename: K L N
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Thapa
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nagi
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011502:Protein-Energy Malnutrition / Q000209:etiology*