Simultaneous correction of duodenal atresia due to annular pancreas and malrotation by laparoscopy

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2002 Dec;12(6):423-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2002-36855.

Abstract

We report the case of a 3450 g newborn girl with prenatally diagnosed duodenal obstruction. At operation, duodenal atresia due to annular pancreas and intestinal, partially volvulated malrotation became apparent. Surgical correction was completely laparoscopic with 3-mm instruments. The operation consisted of reduction of the volvulated bowel loops, division of obstructing bands, and creation of a side-to-side duodenoduodenostomy. The technique, described in detail, proved to be feasible. No postoperative complication occurred and the girl is doing well 4 months postoperatively.

MeSH terms

  • Duodenal Obstruction / congenital*
  • Duodenal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Duodenostomy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Intestinal Atresia / surgery*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Pancreas / abnormalities*
  • Prenatal Diagnosis