Korean J Perinatol.  1997 Sep;8(3):315-323.

Two Cases of Segmantal Dilatation of the Intestine in Newborn Infants

• Jung TS
• Lee ES
• Shin SM
• Huh YS

Abstract

Segmental dilatation of small intestine or colon can induce signs of intestinal obstruction, such as abdominal distension, vomiting and constipation. There are no anatomical gross obstructive lesions, and moreover, ganglion cells are observed in both dilated and undilated distal segments of the intestine. It often accompanied by other congenital anomalies. We reported two cases of segmental dilatation of the intestine in the newborn infants, one in small intestine and the other in colon, with brief review of the related literatures.

Keyword

Segmental dilatation; Intestine; Newborn

MeSH Terms

Colon
Constipation
Dilatation*
Ganglion Cysts
Humans
Infant, Newborn*
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestine, Small
Intestines*
Vomiting