Primary Segmental Volvulus Mimicking Ileal Atresia

Abstract

Neonatal intestinal volvulus in the absence of malrotation is a rare occurrence and rarer still is 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.

Fetal Midgut Volvulus Masquerading as Abdominal Massin Utero: A Case Report and Review of Literature

“…18 Postoperative short bowel syndrome is a known complication of bowel resection in general, but the remaining bowel length after small bowel volvulus resection is usually sufficient to allow normal feeding and growth. 19 After a few precarious days of postoperative course of action, our baby remained stable, tolerated feeds without any signs of short bowel syndrome, showed satisfactory weight gain, and was discharged in stable clinical condition.…”