Publications by authors named "Muayad Shaban"

Introduction: Intrahepatic vascular shunts "IHVS" are abnormal communications between intra-hepatic vasculature involving the arterial, portal, or hepatic venous system. Arterio-portal fistula "APF" is an intrahepatic communication between the hepatic arterial system and the portal venous system without any communication with the systemic venous circulation. APF is considered a rare cause of portal hypertension and gastrointestinal bleeding in infancy.

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Introduction: Both Enteric duplication and intestinal malrotation are concerning causes for intestinal obstruction in the pediatric age group and they very rarely coexist in the same patient.

Presentation Of Cases: We present 2 cases of previously healthy children, the first is a 4-month-old infant and the second is a 1.5-year-old boy, both presented with recurrent attacks of bilious vomiting that proved to be due to acute midgut volvulus caused by an enteric duplication cyst associated with intestinal malrotation.

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Introduction: Cecal volvulus is an extremely rare cause of intestinal obstruction in the pediatric age group and its incidence is unknown.

Presentation Of Case: We present a unique case of cecal volvulus in a 3 year old female with congenital dilated cardiomyopathy.

Discussion: Cecal mobility due to malfixation and malrotation is the main cause.

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Introduction: Foreign body ingestion cases are very common in children. They usually present with obvious symptoms allowing proper diagnosis and management; however, magnet ingestion can be asymptomatic. This disorder is considered uncommon as well as challenging to diagnose before complications of intestinal obstruction or peritonitis occur due to entrapment of intestinal walls in the magnetic field.

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