Primary segmental volvulus of the ileum mimicking meconium plug syndrome
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Primary segmental volvulus of the ileum mimicking meconium plug syndrome
Primary segmental volvulus (PSV) of the ileum in neonate occurs rarely but shows an aggressive clinical course. Thus, early diagnosis is important to prevent necrosis and perforation of the intestine. We report a case of PSV of the ileum in a 2-day-old female neonate whose clinical features and radiologic findings appeared to be meconium plug syndrome.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Korean Surgical Society
سال: 2011
ISSN: 2233-7903
DOI: 10.4174/jkss.2011.80.suppl1.s85