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A novel association of duodenal atresia, malrotation, segmental dilatation of the colon, and anorectal malformation

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We describe two female neonates who suffered from four gastrointestinal anomalies, including duodenal stenosis or atresia, malrotation, segmental dilatation of the colon, and anorectal malformation. Each patient was managed by two or three operations, resulting in good bowel movements. Since this is the first report of four gastrointestinal anomalies, these cases may provide clues to elucidate the etiology of gastrointestinal tract developmental abnormalities.

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The authors thank Paul D. Danielson, MD for reading the manuscript and helpful discussions.

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  1. Division of General Surgery, National Center for Child Health and Development, 2-10-1 Okura Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, 157-8535, Japan

    Nobuyuki Morikawa, Tatsuo Kuroda, Toshiro Honna, Yoshihiro Kitano, Hideaki Tanaka, Hajime Takayasu, Akihiro Fijino, Noriko Kawashima, Hiroko Tanemura & Mitsuru Muto

  2. Division of Pathology, National Center for Child Health and Development, Tokyo, Japan

    Kentaro Matsuoka

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Morikawa, N., Kuroda, T., Honna, T. et al. A novel association of duodenal atresia, malrotation, segmental dilatation of the colon, and anorectal malformation. Pediatr Surg Int 25, 1003–1005 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-009-2459-y

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