Congenital malformations of the digestive tract: Case report of intestinal malrotation, Ladd's bands and ileal atresia in the newborn

Abstract

Introduction: Congenital malformations of the digestive tract specified a varied spectrum of pathologies, including: the  appearance of atresias or stenosis of the digestive tract, duplications of the intestinal tract, poor positioning of structures or anatomical deformities that can cause alterations, both in the neonatal period as throughout childhood. Most digestive malformations are unique, although many of them associate alterations in other organs or systems, or syndromes or genetic alterations, which condition the prognosis of the disease of the child with malformation. Case: This is a patient born with a term with a diagnosis of intestinal obstruction, intestinal malrotation, congenital ladd bands, terminal ileus atresia. Discussion: The morbidity and mortality of cases of intestinal obstruction reported in the current series is generally extremely low and is mainly determined by the coexistence of other major congenital abnormalities (eg, cardiac), delays in diagnosis and treatment, or conditions coexisting medical. Newer treatments and future developments may reduce residual mortality in cases such as ultrashort bowel syndrome. Conclusions: diagnostic images are very useful for approximation and timely management, and both endoscopic and open surgical resection are the mainstay of treatment.