Christmas tree pattern ileal atresia with intestinal malrotation in a 15-day-old infant: A rare dual congenital anomaly in the pediatric population – A case report
Clinicians must consider coexisting anomalies when evaluating neonatal intestinal obstruction. Prompt surgery and individualized management can lead to favorable outcomes even in complex cases.
Authors
- Mwajabu Mbaga
- Mathayo Shadrack (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6789-5991)
- Victor Ngotta
- S Hayward Christopher
- Linda Kalisti Tilisho
- Ibrahim Mkoma
Institutions
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (TZ)
- Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111948
- Primary Topic
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00