Duodenal obstruction due to two congenital bands: a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anomalous congenital bands are a rare cause of intestinal obstruction, with only five previously reported cases involving duodenal obstruction. We present a fifth case of duodenal obstruction due to two congenital bands and provide a comprehensive literature review summarizing the clinical features of this condition.

Case report

An eight-year-old girl was admitted to our department with recurrent bilious vomiting and abdominal pain lasting six days. She had no significant past medical history, with no previous abdominal surgeries or trauma. Physical examination revealed abdominal tenderness and decreased bowel sounds. Contrast x-ray showed an obstructed passage of contrast through the third part of the duodenum. Abdominal ultrasound identified a strip-like hypoe

SUBMITTER: Xiong S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11784611 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature