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Congenital segmental dilatation of the colon


Maher M. Al-Zaiem
Abdulhadi F. Al-Garni
Asim A. Asghar
Feras M. Al-Zaiem
Hatim AL-Omari

Abstract

Congenital segmental dilatation of the colon is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates. We report a case of congenital segmental dilatation of the colon and highlight the clinical, radiological, and histopathological features of this entity. Proper surgical treatment was initiated on the basis of preoperative radiological findings.


Keywords: congenital segmental dilatation of the colon, segmental dilation of intestines, neonatal intestinal obstruction


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