Associated anomalies in congenital gastrointestinal obstructions and abdominal wall defects. The challenge of pediatric surgeon

Abstract

Between the years of 1987 and 1995, 147 patients with congenital gastrointestinal obstructions and abdo¬minal wall defects included to the study. The cases were evaluated retrospectively according to gestational age, birth weight, primary and associated anomalies. The 59 (40.1 %) of the patients had associated anomalies. Twenty-six (44.1 %) of them were major anomaly and included a life threatening condition. Associated anomalies were multiple in 18 (30.5%) patients . As a conclusion, the pediatric surgeon must be more careful in completing of physical examination for the patient's health and always keep in mind a chromosomal analysis of the patient and genetic counseling to the family.