Delayed presentation of jejunal atresia with multiple enteric fistula: A case report and review of literature

Abstract

A 6-month-old boy presented with features of intestinal obstruction. Laparotomy revealed Type IIIa jejunal atresia. The proximal and distal bowel loops were in continuity through multiple fistulae between the adjoining bowel loops. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first report of congenital Type IIIa intestinal atresia surviving beyond the neonatal age without surgery.

Keywords

• delayed presentation
• entero-enteric fistula
• jejunal atresia