Congenital mesenteric hernia in neonates: Still a dilemma

Congenital mesenteric hernia in neonates: Still a dilemma

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Trapeze Bars Congenital transmesenteric hernia in neonates is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction with devastating outcomes and still remains a challenge to diagnose pre-operatively.Patients are often managed with emergency surgical exploration and may need bowel resection.We present 2 neonates with small bowel obstruction secondary to strangulated transmesenteric hernia through a congenital defect in the small bowel mesentery, which Pentair GloBrite Parts were managed successfully.

We have also reviewed the literature about congenital transmesenteric hernia in neonates.