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Am J Perinatol 1993; 10(3): 255-257
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-994732
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Situs Inversus Abdominis in Association with Duodenal Obstruction and Internal Hernia

Miguel Iuchtman, Yoav Golan, Dov Heldenberg, Franklin B. Kessler
  • Departments of Surgery A (Pediatric Surgery), Pediatrics and Radiology, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
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04 March 2008 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Persistent bile-stained vomiting in a neonate led to a radiologic workup that revealed the existence of a situs inversus and a partial duodenal obstruction. A duodenal diaphragm with a central aperture was diagnosed. Surgery confirmed the preoperative diagnosis. In addition, an annular pancreas with an anterior gap and a right parietocolic internal hernia containing all the small bowel were discovered. Embryologie aspects, therapeutic options, and the literature were discussed.