Primary Segmental Volvulus of the Ileum in 6 Day-old Premature Newborn.
- Author:
Eunyoung JUNG
1
;
Woo Hyun PARK
;
Soon Ok CHOI
Author Information
1. Division of Pediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea. choi1635@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Primary segmental volvulus;
Ileum;
Prematurity
- MeSH:
Drainage;
Emergencies;
Humans;
Ileum;
Infant, Newborn;
Intestinal Volvulus;
Laparotomy;
Pregnancy
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
2010;21(1):86-90
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary segmental volvulus of small bowel which is not associated with intestinal malrotation is very rare in neonates and is considered as surgical emergency. Most of the primary segmental volvulus of small bowel occurs in ileum but the cause of volvulus is still not known. We report a 6 day-old-premature boy who was born weighing 1,720 g at 31th week of gestation. He was transferred to our hospital because of aggravated abdominal distension and bilious drainage through orogastric tube. Free intra-abdominal air was noted and emergency laparotomy confirmed primary segmental volvulus of the ileum with perforation of the necrotic bowel.
