J Korean Med Sci.  1991 Jun;6(2):183-186. 10.3346/jkms.1991.6.2.183.

High jejunal obstruction as a sequela of necrotizing enterocolitis

• Choi SO
• Park WH
• Kang JS

• KMID: 1421853
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3346/jkms.1991.6.2.183

Abstract

A case of high jejunal obstruction due to stricture is reported. It is a rare form of late sequelae of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis(NEC). Barium contrast study of the small bowel is recommended for earlier diagnosis and treatment before discharge from the hospital, even is an asympto-matic patient.

Keyword

Intestinal obstruction; Stricture; Stenosis; Nectrotizing enterocolitis

MeSH Terms

Child, Preschool
Constriction, Pathologic
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous/*complications
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction/*etiology/radiography/surgery
Jejunal Diseases/*etiology/radiography/surgery
Male