2013
DOI: 10.4103/0189-6725.120896
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Situs inversus in association with duodenal atresia

Abstract: Situs inversus in association with duodenal atresia is very rare. A high index of suspicion coupled with appropriate evaluation is necessary for diagnosis and operative planning. We report a case of a 5-day-old who presented with duodenal atresia associated with polysplenia and situs inversus with a review of the medical literature.

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“…Due to the incomplete obstruction of the duodenum, CDS often has a delayed presentation, which makes a diagnosis difficult [24]. A fluid diet like milk can pass through the duodenal stenosis but not solid food.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…Due to the incomplete obstruction of the duodenum, CDS often has a delayed presentation, which makes a diagnosis difficult [24]. A fluid diet like milk can pass through the duodenal stenosis but not solid food.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Congenital duodenal obstruction associated with SI is an extremely rare condition, and only about 20 patients have been reported in the literature [2, 6, 7]. In particular, only a few CDS patients associated with SI have ever been reported before [2].…”
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