An unexpected encounter with jejunal web after foreign bodies entrapment in a toddler

Authors

Yee Ian YikFollow
Ann Kee How

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2019

Abstract

We present a very rare case of jejunal web discovered after a toddler presented with foreign bodies entrapment, following incidental ingestion. This is perhaps the first case reported in the English publication. Expectant management with spontaneous passage of foreign bodies failed. Serial abdominal radiographs failed to determine the site of the foreign bodies accurately. Endoscopic removal was unsuccessful. Surgical removal was warranted with unexpected intra-operative finding of a jejunal web with foreign body entrapment. Although rare, a congenital intestinal web must be considered in a child presents with failure of expectant management following foreign body ingestion as surgical intervention is necessary.

Keywords

Foreign Bodies, Eating, Ingested foreign

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Medical Journal of Malaysia

Volume

74

Issue

3

Publisher

Malaysian Medical Association