Abstract
We are reporting two cases of segmental dilatation of small intestine presenting as neonatal intestinal obstruction. Clinco-pathological features, etiology and management are discussed in brief.
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Yadav, K., Singh, G. & Budhiraja, S. Congenital segmental dilatation of intestine. Indian J Pediatr 63, 561–563 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02905735
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