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Surgery on Children

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Acquired jejunal atresia in a neonate after repair of ileal atresia: a case report
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Acquired small bowel atresia is unusual clinical entity and is rarely reported in the clinical literature. We report a case of acquired jejunal atresia in a neonate with resection-induced surgery for ileal atresia. A premature 2-day-old neonate: not passing stool, abdominal distension, bilious nasogastric aspirates. Imaging revealed intestinal obstruction. Exploratory laparotomy identified type III ileal atresia secondary to a mesenteric defect. An ileostomy was created due to marked luminal discrepancies. After ileostomy reversal, the infant developed bilious vomiting and abdominal distension. Imaging suggested intestinal obstruction. Re-exploration revealed a sudden narrowing of the jejunum comparable to type II jejunal atresia, while the previous anastomosis had remained intact. Resection of the atretic segment with end-to-end anastomosis was done, and the patient recovered well. Adhesive bands, postoperative vascular compromise, and previous surgery could have contributed to localized ischemia and eventual atresia.

Keywords : Atresia, acquired intestinal atresia, jejunal atresia, ileal atresia, neonatal intestinal obstruction, stoma

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Volume 3, Issue 3, 2026
Page : 100-102
https://doi.org/10.51271/SOC-0080
Article Information
Received : 03 Nis 2026
Accepted : 17 May 2026
Published : 29 Tem 2026
Corresponding Author :

Adnan Memon: Department of Medicine, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan

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Citation : Al Zahra F, Abdullah M, Ihtasham A, et al. Acquired jejunal atresia in a neonate after repair of ileal atresia: a case report. Surg Child. 2026;3(3):100-102. doi:10.51271/SOC-0080

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