Italian Journal of Pediatrics (Jan 2010)

Peculiar type 1 congenital pyloric atresia: a case report

  • Nanni Lorenzo,
  • Pintus Claudio,
  • Corsello Mirta,
  • Zecca Enrico,
  • Zecca Susanna

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1824-7288-36-3
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 36, no. 1
p. 3

Abstract

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Abstract Pyloric atresia (PA) is a very rare condition. Its incidence is approximately 1 in 100,000 newborns and constitutes about 1% of all intestinal atresias. We describe the neonatal course of a peculiar case of type 1 pyloric atresia, in which the pyloric membrane was connected to a second duodenal membrane through a virtual duodenal lumen in a premature newborn. The atypical variant required an unusual side to side gastroduodenostomy. We emphasize the importance of a prompt diagnosis to avoid potentially fatal complications and to warrant a good outcome even in the presence of a strange form of PA in the neonatal period.