Abstract
Transmesenteric hernia (TMH) is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction. If left untreated, mortality rates are high. In this case report, the authors describe a case of TMH in a preterm neonate born at gestational age 36 + 1 with abdominal distention, subumbilical discolouration and difficulty breathing at birth. The neonate died shortly post-partum due to respiratory failure. Subsequent autopsy showed TMH with small bowel obstruction, distention, and necrosis. High-standing diaphragm with small lungs was the cause of death.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Neonatal death due to congenital transmesenteric hernia |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Artikelnummer | V12210912 |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Læger |
| Vol/bind | 184 |
| Udgave nummer | 22 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 2157-2158 |
| Antal sider | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2 maj 2022 |
Emneord
- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Infant, Newborn
- Internal Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction/etiology
- Intestine, Small
- Mesentery/abnormalities
- Perinatal Death/etiology