Jejunal Windsock Deformity: A Rare Cause of Incomplete Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction

Abstract

Incomplete intestinal obstruction due to windsock web of the jejunum is uncommonly notice in neonates. We present a male neonate, prenatally suspected case of proximal bowel obstruction, who was found to have features of incomplete intestinal obstruction due to windsock deformity in jejunum. The difficulty in the diagnosis and management is discussed along with relevant literature review.

Keywords

• Windsock deformity
• Jejunal web
• Intestinal obstruction