title: Segmental dilatation of intestine presenting as partial intestinal obstruction in a child.
abstract: Segmental dilatation of the intestine in pediatric age group is a rare entity. Patients usually present with partial intestinal obstruction which may delay surgical decision. Our case was an 18-month-old girl, who presented with partial intestinal obstruction, provisionally diagnosed as a case of Hirschsprung's disease. Diagnostic evaluation with contrast study gave a clue of small intestinal obstruction with a dilated segment.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, KFH, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Rachid
authors: R
authors: Khemakhem
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, KFH, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Muhammad
authors: M
authors: Riazulhaq
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, KFH, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
authors: Elbager Othman
authors: EO
authors: Elhassan
keywords: Intestinal dilatation; Intestinal obstruction; Segmental dilatation