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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2008; 14(8): 1305-1307
Published online Feb 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1305
Published online Feb 28, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.1305
Two cases of duodenal obstruction due to a congenital web
Mehmet Melek, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Yüzüncü Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Van 65100, Turkey
Yesim Elcuman Edirne, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Yüzüncü Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Van 65100, Turkey
Correspondence to: Mehmet Melek, Department of Pediatric Surgery, Yüzüncü Yil University, Faculty of Medicine, Cumhuriyet mah. Uzun Sk., Serinkent Sitesi, B Blok, Zemin No. 1, Van 65100, Turkey. mmelek44@yahoo.com
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Received: October 19, 2007
Revised: December 7, 2007
Published online: February 28, 2008
Revised: December 7, 2007
Published online: February 28, 2008
Abstract
We present two cases of windsock deformity; both were rare in location and one had a rare associated anomaly. In the first case, the windsock was observed in the fourth part of duodenum, causing partial intestinal obstruction. In the second case, the windsock was located in the third part of the duodenum.
Keywords: Windsock deformity; Newborn; Duodenum; Obstruction