EC Paediatrics

Duodenal diaphragm is a congenital disease usually present in infancy. Duodenal diaphragm, also known as duodenal web is a very rare pathology which leads to intestinal obstruction.

Duodenal diaphragm is a rare form of duodenal atresia which causes intestinal obstruction in children during the neonatal period. We report the case of a congenital duodenal diaphragm (CDD) in a 6 month old infant. The child presented with dehydration and bilious vomiting. Intestinal obstruction is a medical emergency then a surgical management due to the gravity of dehydration

Surgical management is the ultimate treatment for this form of atresia and often leads to favorable outcomes. This condition presents a critical medical emergency due to the significant risk of dehydration, and requires prompt surgical intervention for optimal outcomes.

In our case, postoperative recovery showed marked improvement in the child’s condition.

 Keywords: Duodenal Obstruction; Duodenal Diaphragm; Dehydration; Exploratory Laparotomy; Duodenotomy

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