Open AccessColonic atresia in neonates: Management dilemma in a developing country
Author(s) -
Moufidath Sounkere-Soro,
Jean Baptiste Yaokreh,
Y.G.S. Kouamé,
Helen Audrey Thomas,
Samba Tembely,
Eric Koffi,
Thierry Odehouri-Koudou,
D.B. Kouamé,
Ossenou Ouatarra
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of neonatal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2226-0439
DOI - 10.47338/jns.v9.526
Subject(s) - medicine , stoma (medicine) , atresia , general surgery , intestinal atresia , surgery
Background: Colonic atresia is one of the rarest causes of congenital intestinal obstructions. Its diagnosis is difficult, but prenatal investigations can improve it. The management of colonic atresia is not codified and depends on the resources available and surgeon’s experiences.Case Series: We report three neonates presented with intestinal obstruction. At surgery, the diagnosis of colonic atresia was made. Two neonates were managed with an initial stoma. One baby died intraoperatively.Conclusion: Management of colonic atresia is challenging in a developing country. Staged management with a stoma as initial procedure suits best to such settings.