High jejunal obstruction as a sequela of necrotizing enterocolitis.
10.3346/jkms.1991.6.2.183
- Author:
Soon Ok CHOI
1
;
Woo Hyun PARK
;
Joong Shin KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Taegu, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Intestinal obstruction;
Stricture;
Stenosis;
Nectrotizing enterocolitis
- MeSH:
Child, Preschool;
Constriction, Pathologic;
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous/*complications;
Humans;
Intestinal Obstruction/*etiology/radiography/surgery;
Jejunal Diseases/*etiology/radiography/surgery;
Male
- From:Journal of Korean Medical Science
1991;6(2):183-186
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A case of high jejunal obstruction due to stricture is reported. It is a rare form of late sequelae of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis(NEC). Barium contrast study of the small bowel is recommended for earlier diagnosis and treatment before discharge from the hospital, even is an asympto-matic patient.
