Open AccessFeasibility of primary anastomosis for right-sided colonic atresia: A case report
Author(s) -
Mohd Saifulnizam Mohd Suhaimi,
Mohd Yusran Othman,
Khalilah Alhuda Binti Kamilen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of neonatal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2226-0439
DOI - 10.47338/jns.v10.950
Subject(s) - medicine , anastomosis , atresia , decompression , ascending colon , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , comorbidity , case presentation
Background: Colonic atresia (CA) is a rare cause of congenital intestinal obstruction. The management of CA is challenging because of its rarity.Case Presentation: We present a case of right-sided CA in a term male baby weighing 3006 gm, without any other comorbidity. Type 1 atresia was seen at ascending colon and upon decompression, a reasonable caliber was achieved for a primary anastomosis following distal Cheatle slit and proximal tapering. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.Conclusion: Primary anastomosis is a feasible option in right-sided CA when no major comorbidity is present and a normal distal colon with reasonable caliber is certain.