Intermittent Volvulus with Obstruction Due to a Meckel’s Diverticulum and Band Presenting as Feeding Intolerance in a Neonate with Trisomy 13

Abstract

Individuals born with trisomy 13 tend to be susceptible to Meckel’s diverticulum. It is rarely symptomatic and reported cases are extremely rare. We describe here a neonate with feeding intolerance and bilious aspirates as a result of Meckel’s diverticulum and peritoneal band which caused intermittent volvulus with obstruction.

Keywords

• trisomy 13 syndrome
• bile
• meckel diverticulum
• volvulus
• united arab emirates