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Jejunal atresia presenting as meconium cyst with polysplenia in a newborn: an extremely rare association

Int Surg J. 2019;6(8):3023-3025.DOI10.18203/2349-2902.isj20193366

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Abstract

Jejunal atresia (JA) presenting as meconium cyst with polysplenia is an extremely rare condition. We reported a case presenting with abdominal distension and feculent vomiting. Exploration revealed a type IV JA with dilated proximal segment presented as a large cyst filled with air and meconium. Polysplenia diagnosed incidentally.

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  1. Department of Paediatrics Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar, India
  2. Department of Paediatrics Surgery, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata, India
  3. Department of Paediatrics Surgery, B C Roy Post Graduate Institute of Paediatric Sciences, Kolkata, India
  4. Department of Paediatrics Surgery, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, India

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