Primary segmental volvulus of the ileum mimicking meconium plug syndrome.
10.4174/jkss.2011.80.Suppl1.S85
- Author:
Eunyoung JUNG
;
Soon Ok CHOI
;
Woo Hyun PARK
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Primary segmental volvulus;
Meconium plug syndrome;
Newborn
- MeSH:
Early Diagnosis;
Female;
Humans;
Ileum;
Infant, Newborn;
Intestinal Volvulus;
Intestines;
Meconium;
Necrosis
- From:Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
2011;80(Suppl 1):S85-S87
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Primary segmental volvulus (PSV) of the ileum in neonate occurs rarely but shows an aggressive clinical course. Thus, early diagnosis is important to prevent necrosis and perforation of the intestine. We report a case of PSV of the ileum in a 2-day-old female neonate whose clinical features and radiologic findings appeared to be meconium plug syndrome.
