Chylous fluid in the peritoneal cavity is a rare clinical condition that occurs as a result of disruption of the abdominal lymphatics. Multiple causes have been described (table I). Congenital chylous ascites is the commonest cause of chyloperitoneum in young children. Other causes in children include idiopathic or obstructive lesions caused by malrotation, intussusception, incarcerated hernia,...

Paralytic ileus Usually postoperative, sepsis or severe hypokalaemia/ hypomagnesaemia Urea and electrolyte estimation; plain x-ray of abdomen, presence of rectal gas Nasogastric decompression; intravenous fluids; electrolyte replenishment Introduction Various causes of mechanical bowel obstruction, such as intestinal atresias, intussusception, meconium ileus, external herniations, and midgut vo...

This study is to prospectively evaluate the efficiency of sonography for volvulus diagnosis in neonates with clinically suspected intestinal malrotation.A total of 83 patients with suspected intestinal malrotation who underwent detailed abdominal sonography and upper gastrointestinal contrast study were included. Malrotation was characterized by inversion of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA)...

Background: Intestinal malrotation is a congenital anomaly resulting from abnormal rotation and fixation of an imperfect midgut during embryonic development. This study aims to describe the diagnosis management intestinal its comorbid diseases in children.
 Case presentation: A boy, aged 9 months, was referred regional hospital with complaints repeated vomiting accompanied by distended sto...