Giant segmental dilatation of jejunum causing volvulus in an infant: A case report

Abdullah Khan; Assad Ameer; Allah Ditta; Laraib Amjad; Kashif Nawaz; Samina Zaman; Nabila Talat

doi:10.47338/jns.v12.1227

Authors

Abdullah Khan The Children's Hospital & University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Assad Ameer University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Allah Ditta University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Laraib Amjad University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Kashif Nawaz University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Samina Zaman University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore
Nabila Talat University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v12.1227

Keywords:

Segmental dilatation, Jejunum, Giant, Malrotation

Abstract

Background: Giant segmental dilatation of jejunum (SDJ) is rare in small infants where it often presents with intestinal obstruction. Occasionally, the giant SDJ may twist resulting in volvulus.

Case Presentation: A 1-month-old female infant presented with intestinal obstruction. At surgery, isolated giant segmental dilatation of the jejunum causing volvulus of the bowel was found. The gut was viable. The SDJ was excised and jejuno-jejunal anastomosis was performed. Ladd’s procedure was also performed for the associated malrotation. Postoperative recovery remained uneventful.

Conclusion: Giant SDJ is a rare entity, rarer still is its presentation with volvulus secondary to its twist. Early diagnosis and prompt management result in a good outcome.

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Author Biography

Abdullah Khan, The Children's Hospital & University of Child Health Sciences, Lahore

Resident Pediatric Surgery

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