Utility of the Kimura technique for the definitive management of high jejunal atresia

Abstract Background Operative management of high jejunal atresia may be challenging due to significant size discrepancy between the dilated proximal jejunum and distal atretic bowel. Case presentation We report a female newborn infant with type 1 located precariously at duodenojejunal flexure which was successfully corrected Kimura operation, i.e., jejunojejunostomy as originally first described for duodenal atresia. The patient weaned onto full enteral feeds by end postoperative week promptly discharged without complication(s). Conclusions utility versatility Kimura’s diamond-shaped anastomosis are highlighted in this unique case report.