A very rare type of multiple intestinal atresias: "a string of pearls".

Sozubir, S; Ariturk, E; Baris, S; Gork, S; Rizalar, R; Bernay, F; Gurses, N; Souzubir, S

A very rare type of multiple intestinal atresias: "a string of pearls".

Date

1996-09-01

Authors

Abstract

Intestinal atresia is the most frequently encountered cause of ileus in the neonate. Of all atresias combination of small and large bowel atresias is extremely rare. In 1973, Guttman presented a case with multiple, widespread atresias of small and large bowel, intraluminal calcifications and a hereditary nature. This paper describes the detailed pathological findings of a similar case of multiple intestinal atresias and discusses for the pathogenesis of this rare condition.

Citation

Sozubir S, Ariturk E, Baris S, Gork S, Rizalar R, Bernay F, Gurses N, Souzubir S. A very rare type of multiple intestinal atresias: "a string of pearls". Indian Journal of Pediatrics. 1996 Sep-Oct; 63(5): 692-6