title: Primary segmental volvulus mimicking ileal atresia.
abstract: Neonatal intestinal volvulus in the absence of malrotation is a rare occurrence and rarer still is the intestinal volvulus in absence of any other predisposing factors. Primary segmental volvulus in neonates is very rare entity, which can have catastrophic outcome if not intervened at appropriate time. We report two such cases, which were preoperatively diagnosed as ileal atresia and intraoperatively revealed to be primary segmental volvulus of the ileum.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Justice K.S.Hegde Medical College and Hospital, K.S.Hegde Medical Academy, NIITE University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Raghu
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Shankar
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Sadashiva
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rao
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Kishan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: B Shetty
keywords: Ileal atresia; Neonate; Primary segmental volvulus