Factors affecting early mortality and morbidity in congenital duodenal obstruction: Summary of a 20-year experience

Author(s):  
Bahattin Aydogdu ◽  
Gulay Tireli ◽  
Oyhan Demirali ◽  
Unal Guvenc ◽  
Cemile Besik ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose: In infants, the duodenum is the most frequently obstructed region of the gastrointestinal tract. The objective of the present study was to summarise the causes of early mortality and morbidity in infants with congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO). Methods: Data on a total of 94 patients with CDO diagnosed in our clinic, and treated surgically between January 1993 and December 2012, were studied retrospectively. Patients were divided into three groups in terms of diagnosis: annular pancreas (n = 45), duodenal atresia (n = 31), and duodenal web (n = 18). The groups were compared in terms of sex, birth weight, age at the time of operation, and morbidity and mortality rates. Results: Of the patients, 54 were males and 40 females, and the mean birth weight was 2,278 (range, 1,180-3,400) g. The average age at the time of the operation was 6.96 (range 1-38) days. The time to full oral intake postoperatively was 10.32 (range, 4-38) days. Additional anomalies were found in 61 (64.8%) cases. Early morbidity was most commonly associated with an anastomosis problem. Early mortality occurred in 6 (6.4%) cases, and the most common causes were sepsis and cardiac anomalies. Conclusions: Elimination of sepsis, cardiac anomalies, and anastomosis problems are critical to ensure continued reductions in infant mortality and morbidity caused by CDO.

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 50 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parveen Kumar ◽  
Chiranjiv Kumar ◽  
Prince Raj Pandey ◽  
Yogesh Kumar Sarin

Aim: To study the prevalence of associated anomalies with neonatal duodenal obstruction and factors impacting short-term survival.Material and methods: Records of 31 neonates with neonatal duodenal obstruction could be retrieved and analyzed for a 13.5-year-period (October 2003-May 2016). M:F ratio was 1.58:1. The mean birth weight was 2.15 kg; 12 patients were preterm. Etiologies included duodenal atresia (n=23), duodenal web (n=8) and malrotation of gut (n= 6).Results: Associated anomalies were seen in 19/31: Down’s syndrome (n=6), anorectal malformation (ARM) (n=5), annular pancreas (n=5), cardiac anomalies (n=4), esophageal atresia with trachea-esophageal fistula (EA with TEF) (n=3). Mortality in the series was 22.5%; 5 deaths and 2 patients left against medical advice in moribund state (hidden mortality). Mortality in associated anomalies group was 5/19; and 2/12 in the no anomalies group, though this difference was not statistically significant (p=0.676). Similarly, low birth weight (LBW) did not have impact on survival (p=0.639) but preterm status had highly significant p value (Conclusion: Duodenal atresia was the commonest cause of neonatal duodenal obstruction. Associated anomalies were noted in 61% patients, Down’s syndrome being the most frequent. These anomalies did not have any significant impact on the survival, nor did LBW. Preterm status had significant impact on prognosis.


2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamal Nain Rattan ◽  
Jasbir Singh ◽  
Poonam Dalal

Background: Congenital duodenal obstruction is one of the commonest causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. We are presenting our 15-year experience by analyzing clinical spectrum and outcome in neonates with duodenal obstruction admitted at our center.Material and Methods: The hospital records of all neonates admitted with duodenal obstruction from June 2000 to June 2015 were reviewed. The patient records were analyzed for antenatal diagnosis, age, sex, clinical presentation, diagnosis, associated anomalies, surgical procedures performed; postoperative morbidity and mortality. We excluded from our study malrotation of gut associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and abdominal wall defects.Results: A total of 81 patients were admitted, out of which 56 were males and 25 were females. Polyhydramnios was detected in 24 (30%) pregnancies. Average birth weight was 2.1±1.0Kg and average gestational age was 38 (SD±1) weeks with 17 (21%) preterm neonates. Presenting features were vomiting in 81(100%) which was bilious in 81% and non bilious in 19%, epigastric fullness in 56 (69%) and dehydration in 18 (22%) and failure to thrive in 16 (19%). Most common cause of obstruction was duodenal atresia in 38 (46.9%), followed by malrotation of gut in 33 (40.7%), and annular pancreas in 4 cases. Depending upon site of location, infra-ampullary obstruction was the most common in 64 (79%), supra-ampullary in 9 (7.4%) and ampullary 8 neonates. Both duodenal atresia and malrotation of gut was present in 4 cases. X-ray abdomen was most commonly used investigation to confirm the diagnosis. All cases were managed surgically by open laparotomy. Eleven (13.5%) patients died due to sepsis and associated congenital anomalies.Conclusion: Congenital duodenal obstruction most commonly presents in early neonatal period with features of upper GIT obstruction like vomiting and epigastrium fullness as in our series. Early antenatal diagnosis and surgical interventions hold the key in achieving good outcome. Associated congenital anomalies, prematurity, sepsis and delayed presentation are the main risk factors for post-operative mortality and morbidity.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1969 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-83
Author(s):  
Eric W. Fonkalsrud ◽  
Alfred A. deLorimier ◽  
Daniel M. Hays

A review is presented of 503 patients with congenital duodenal obstruction, compiled from 65 hospitals by the Surgical Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Four hundred eighty-seven patients underwent primary operative correction of the malformation with an overall early and late mortality rate of 36%. Complications from associated major congenital malformations were the leading cause of death. Many of these anomalies were potentially correctable had they been recognized and early treatment instituted. More than half of the infants with duodenal atresia had associated malformations. Thirty percent of the patients had Down's syndrome. End-to-side or side-to-side duodenoduodenostomy or jejunostomy are the most commonly used operative techniques for duodenal atresia. General anesthesia and tube gastrostomy are usually employed.


2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajat Piplani ◽  
Samir Kant Acharya ◽  
Deepak Bagga

We report a rare case of incomplete congenital duodenal obstruction (Type 1 duodenal atresia) in association with situs inversus totalis presenting with gastric perforation in a neonate. The infantogram was suggestive of perforation with air under diaphragm along with dextrocardia. On exploration, a pin point perforation at fundus near lesser curvature along with situs inversus was noted. Primary closure of gastric perforation was done. Patient was then discharged on full breast feeds but was readmitted with intolerance to feeds and recurrent bilious vomiting. Further, upper GI contrast study revealed partial duodenal obstruction. On re-exploration, duodenal web with central aperture was seen and duodeno-duodenostomy was done.


2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2605 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sankkarabarathi Chandrasekaran ◽  
Anirudhan Asokaraju

Background: Congenital duodenal obstruction is a broad term that refers to a variety of disorders like duodenal atresia, duodenal stenosis, annular pancreas, duodenal membrane and preduodenal portal vein. The aim of this study was to analyse in detail the entire clinical profile of duodenal obstruction and to study the short-term outcome.Methods: A prospective descriptive study was conducted in the Department of Paediatric Surgery, Institute of child Health and Hospital for Children, Egmore, Chennai, among all babies with suspected duodenal obstruction based on clinical symptoms and subsequently proven by surgery from September 2013 to January 2015. Fifty babies were selected for this study based on the eligibity criteria.Results: Upper gastrointestinal contrast radiography is the gold standard investigation in diagnosing duodenal membrane with a hole. The type of surgery such as the duodenoplasty, duodenoduodenostomy or duodenojejunal anastomosis did not affect the post-op outcome.Conclusions: Long term follow up is warranted to know the actual incidence of requirement for redo procedure for feed intolerance. The presence of coexisting Down’s syndrome and congenital cardiac lesions increases the mortality rate in these children.


2016 ◽  
Vol 98 (8) ◽  
pp. 578-580 ◽  
Author(s):  
BJ MacCormack ◽  
JPH Lam

INTRODUCTION It has been suggested that laparoscopic repair of congenital duodenal obstruction (CDO) should be restricted to a limited number of designated centres of expertise. After gaining extensive experience with intracorporeal suturing in other procedures, we evaluated the feasibility of this approach at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHFSC; Edinburgh, UK). METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of all cases of CDO presenting to the RHFSC from 2012 to 2014. Cases were identified from our electronic database using standardised codes. Data comprised: gestation; birth weight; associated anomalies; patient age and weight at surgery; operative time; complications; postoperative course. RESULTS Five consecutive non-selected cases of isolated CDO were repaired laparoscopically, and all were carried out by the senior surgeon. The male:female ratio was 4:1. Corrected gestational age at surgery was 35–38 weeks, and the weight at surgery was 1.7–3.1 kg. None of our patients had significant associated anomalies. CONCLUSIONS The present study demonstrates the feasibility of laparoscopic repair of CDO in small-volume centres, and is the first report of laparoscopically managed congenital duodenal atresia in twins.


2017 ◽  
Vol 190 ◽  
pp. 112-117.e3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirosuke Inoue ◽  
Masayuki Ochiai ◽  
Kazuaki Yasuoka ◽  
Koichi Tanaka ◽  
Hiroaki Kurata ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Naznin Rashid Shewly ◽  
Menoka Ferdous ◽  
Hasina Begum ◽  
Shahadat Hossain Khan ◽  
Sheema Rani Debee ◽  
...  

Background: In obstetric management fetal weight estimation is an important consideration when planning the mode of delivery in our day to day practice. In Bangladesh low birth weight is a major public health problem & incidence is 38% - 58%. Neonatal mortality and morbidity also yet high. So accurate antenatal estimation of fetal weight is a good way to detect macrosomia or small for date baby. Thus to improve the pregnancy outcome and neonatal outcome decreasing various chance of neonatal mortality and morbidity antenatal fetal weight prediction is an invaluable parameter in some situation where to identify the at risk pregnancy for low birth weight become necessary. Reliable method for prenatal estimation of fetal weight two modalities have got popularity - Clinical estimation and another one is ultrasonic estimation. This study was designed to determine the accuracy of clinical versus ultrasound estimated fetal weight detecting the discrepancy with actual birth weight at third trimester. So that we can verify more reliable and accurate method. Objectives: To find out more accurate and reliable modality of fetal weight estimation in antenatal period during obstetric management planning. To compare clinical versus ultrasound estimated fetal weight & to determine discrepancy of both variable with actual birth weight. Method: This prospective, cross sectional analytical study was carried out in Dhaka Medical College Hospital from January 2006 to December 2006. By purposive sampling 100 pregnant women fulfilling inclusion criteria were included in my study in third trimester (29wks-40wks). In clinical weight estimation procedure SFH (Symphysio Fundal Height) was measured in centimeter. On pervaginal finding whether vertex below or above the ischial spine was determined. By Johnson’s formula fetal weight in grams was estimated. Then by ultrasound scan different biometric measurements were taken and finally by Hadlock’s formula fetal weight was estimated. Eventually actual birth weight was taken after birth by Globe Brand weighing machine. Accuracy of both modalities were compared and which one was more reliable predictor was determined by statistical analysis. Results: After data collection were analyzed by computer based software (SPSS). There was gradual and positive relationship between symphysiofundal height and estimated birth weight. Discrepancy between clinical and actual birth weight at third trimester was statistically significant – Paired Student’s ‘t’ test was done where p value was <0.001. Whereas discrepancy between sonographically estimated fetal weight with actual birth weight was not statistically significant (by paired ‘t’ test where p value was >0.05). That implies discrepancy between ultrasound estimated fetal weight and actual birth weight was significantly less than that of clinically estimated fetal weight. 14% clinically and 46% sonographically estimated fetal weight were observed within £ 5% of actual birth weight. 31% clinical and 42% sonographically estimates observed within 6% to 10% of actual birth weight and 55% clinical and 12% sonographically estimate were >10% of actual birth weight. That is about 88% sonographical versus 45% clinical estimates were within 10% of actual birth weight. Conclusion: There is no doubt about importance of fetal weight in many obstetric situations. Clinical decisions at times depends on fetal weight. Whether to use oxytocin, to use forceps or vacuum for delivery or extend of trial or ended by Caesarian section immediately or no scope of trial to be largely depend on fetal size and weight. So more accurate modality for antenatal fetal weight estimation has paramount importance. In my study sonographically estimated weight have more accuracy than that of clinical estimate in predicting actual birth weight. Sonographically estimated fetal weight is more reliable, accurate and reproducible rather than other modality. J Shaheed Suhrawardy Med Coll, June 2019, Vol.11(1); 32-38


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