Intestinal malrotation in Trinidad.
J R Coll Surg Edinb
; 37(3): 172-4, 1992 Jun.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1404041
Fifty-one children under the age of 10 years admitted to a general hospital in Trinidad had a confirmed diagnosis of malrotation of the intestines. This was the primary diagnosis in 20 cases. Analysis of the records of these 20 revealed that one-half were less than 1 month of age at first presentation. Vomiting was a universal complaint, and nearly two-thirds were malnourished. Disturbed bowel habit, anorexia and abdominal pain were also reported. In 30% (six of 20) there were signs of dehydration; an equal number had features of intestinal obstruction. Radiological investigation provided the diagnosis in all but one child, who underwent surgical exploration with a provisional diagnosis of appendicitis. Although a volvulus was found in 35% of cases, no resections were necessary. A high rate of morbidity and a mortality rate of 15% highlight the problems involved in the surgical care of young infants.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Obstrucción Intestinal
/
Intestinos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Child
/
Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
/
Newborn
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe ingles
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Trinidad y tobago
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J R Coll Surg Edinb
Año:
1992
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido