Segmental ileal dilatation presenting with neonatal intestinal obstruction.

Authors :: Anand, Sachit
Dhua, Anjan
Sankar, Jeeva
Das, Prasenjit
Goel, Prabudh
Bajpai, Minu
Sharma, Akash
Source :: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons. Sep/Oct2020, Vol. 25 Issue 5, p306-309. 4p.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: Segmental ileal dilatation is an uncommon cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. This report highlights a rare combination of abnormal distribution of muscles in the muscularis propria and partial loss of interstitial cells of Cajal as causative factors for segmental intestinal dilatation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]