Neonatal intestinal obstruction secondary to Meckel's diverticulum with associated band and ileal stricture: A case report with review of literature

Authors

  • Priyanka Bamoria Senior Resident, Pediatric Surgery Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • Sheetal Upreti Senior Resident, Pediatric Surgery Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • Eram Nahid Senior Resident, Endocrinology All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan
  • MD. Fahim Ahmad MS, MCh. Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5881-5972
  • Prafull Kumar CMO (NFSG) equated to Assistant Professor, Pediatric Surgery Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
  • Simmi K Ratan Director Professor and Head of Department, Pediatric Surgery Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47338/jns.v13.1319

Keywords:

Neonate, Intestinal obstruction, Meckel's diverticulum, Mesodiverticular band, Ileal stricture

Abstract

Background: Symptomatic Meckel’s diverticulum is exceptionally rare in neonates, often presenting as intestinal obstruction or perforation. The differential diagnosis may encompass more prevalent conditions like intestinal atresia, malrotation, or Hirschsprung's disease.

Case Presentation: We present a case of a 21-day-old female who presented with intestinal obstruction. Exploratory laparotomy revealed Meckel's diverticulum with a mesodiverticular band causing closed-loop obstruction along with three passable strictures in the ileum. Surgical resection of the affected bowel and the creation of an ileostomy were performed due to bowel ischemia and hemodynamic instability.

Conclusion: Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are pivotal in managing neonatal Meckel's diverticulum, reducing risks of bowel necrosis and complications.

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Author Biography

MD. Fahim Ahmad, MS, MCh. Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002

Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatric Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi-110002 INDIA

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Published

2024-08-11

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Bamoria P, Upreti S, Nahid E, Ahmad MF, Kumar P, Ratan SK. Neonatal intestinal obstruction secondary to Meckel’s diverticulum with associated band and ileal stricture: A case report with review of literature. J Neonatal Surg [Internet]. 2024Aug.11 [cited 2024Nov.8];13:30. Available from: https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/1319