Segmental dilatation of the ileum in a newborn with Bochdaleck's hernia

Eur J Pediatr Surg. 1994 Jun;4(3):182-3. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1066098.

Abstract

Congenital segmental dilatation of intestine is a very rare pathology and up to date less than 50 cases have been reported in literature. Herein we report a case of segmental dilatation of ileum associated to diaphragmatic hernia. The main clinical and pathogenetic aspects are discussed, and the theory of a ganglionic dysplasia as a cause of congenital segmental dilatation is here confirmed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Dilatation, Pathologic / complications
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / congenital
  • Dilatation, Pathologic / epidemiology
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / complications
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / epidemiology
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital*
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / complications
  • Ileal Diseases / congenital*
  • Ileal Diseases / epidemiology
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male