A baby with a rare intestinal condition underwent surgery in Lviv
A newborn boy was admitted to the Center for Pediatric Medicine with persistent vomiting and failure to gain weight. Despite changes in formula and feeding routines, the baby was unable to tolerate even small amounts of food.
During the examination, doctors suspected partial intestinal obstruction. However, ultrasound and X-ray examinations did not reveal the exact cause of the condition.
To confirm the diagnosis, the medical team performed a diagnostic laparoscopy. During the procedure, it was discovered that the child’s duodenum was compressed by dense embryonic adhesions—a rare condition that cannot be detected using standard diagnostic methods.
Surgeons resolved the issue during the same surgical procedure. Immediately after the operation, the vomiting stopped, and the young patient began to digest food normally and gain weight.
The Center for Pediatric Medicine reported that at seven months old, the boy weighed 9.5 kg and was developing appropriately for his age.
Doctors emphasize that if a newborn is constantly vomiting and not gaining weight, these symptoms require a thorough examination, as they may indicate rare congenital conditions.
Source: Center for Pediatric Medicine.
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