Extrinsic colonic obstruction by congenital fibrous band in an infant.
The finding of a congenital fibrous band during laparotomy for intestinal obstruction is extremely rare. Preoperative diagnosis is challenging and no characteristic radiological findings have been described. We report the case of a premature baby in whom incomplete intestinal obstruction was due to a congenital band originating from the duodeno-jejunal flexure and extending across the ascending colon.
Pediatric Surgery Unit,  Policlinico 'A. Gemelli', Rome,  Italy.
Vincenzo Davide
VD
Catania
Claudio
C
Olivieri
Lorenzo
L
Nanni
Claudio
C
Pintus
D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000151:congenital / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010537:Peritoneum