Authors: Kanyinda F, Talona R, Kasereka F, Mtoro J, Lokangu P, Wami T, Lukwamirwe A, Bwini A, Tshimbila K.
Intestinal atresia is a common cause of obstructive bowel in neonates. The jejuno-ileum is the most common site, followed by duodenal and colonic atresia. Late consultation in our setting has a negative impact on the prognosis. We report a case of a 7 days female newborn who was referred to the teaching hospital of University of Kisangani from a health center with symptoms related to bowel obstruction. Diagnosis and management were done at the department of surgery under limited resources.
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