The megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome - Report of a case and review of the literature


Yigit Ş., Barlas C., Yurdakok M., Onderoglu L., Zafer Y., Saltik İ. N.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS, vol.38, no.1, pp.137-141, 1996 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 1996
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.137-141
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is part of a spectrum of intestinal motility disorders and is characterized by abdominal distension, lax abdominal musculature, incomplete intestinal rotation, microcolon, megacystis, bilious vomiting and decreased or absent intestinal peristalsis. In this report a newborn girl with megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome is reported.