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Ileal atresia associated with a congenital vascular band anomaly: observations on pathogenesis

Pediatric Surgery International volume 19, pages 742–743 (2003)Cite this article

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We report the case of a newborn, who developed intestinal obstruction soon after birth. Exploratory laparotomy revealed a congenital vascular band anomaly extending from the antimesenteric border of the terminal ileum to the gallbladder in association with ileal atresia. Surgical intervention was performed for correction of the disorder. A review of the embryology and congenital vascular bands is presented together with discussion as to possible etiopathogenesis leading to small bowel atresia.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Mersin University Medical Faculty, Mersin, Turkey

    Ali Nayci, Dincer Avlan & Selim Aksoyek

  2. Department of Pathology, Mersin University Medical Faculty, Mersin, Turkey

    Ayse Polat

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Nayci, A., Avlan, D., Polat, A. et al. Ileal atresia associated with a congenital vascular band anomaly: observations on pathogenesis. Ped Surgery Int 19, 742–743 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-003-0973-x

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Keywords

  • Jejunoileal atresia
  • Congenital vascular band
  • Vitelline remnants