A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in a Newborn: Anomalous Congenital Band

INTRODUCTION Neonatal intestinal obstruction is a potentially life-threatening condition with a broad spectrum of etiologies. While the most common causes include intestinal atresia, malrotation with volvulus, Hirschsprung’s disease, and meconium-related disorders, extrinsic causes such as congenital bands are far less frequent. Anomalous congenital bands (ACBs) are rare remnants of embryonic structures, possibly arising from persistent fetal vessels or ventral mesenteric folds that fail to regress [1,2]. These bands can compress the bowel externally and lead to partial or complete obstruction. In this report, we present a case of a 5-day-old newborn with acute intestinal obstruction caused by a congenital band, and we discuss the clinical presentation, surgical findings, and management in the context of available pediatric literature.