Neonatal intestinal obstruction associated with situs inversus totalis: two case reports and a review of the literature.

Background: The association of neonatal intestinal obstruction with situs inversus totalis is extremely rare with only few cases reported in the literature to date. This association poses dilemmas in management. We present two such cases (of Indian origin), and briefly discuss the pertinent literature and measures to prevent unfavorable outcome.

Colonic Atresia due to Internal Herniation through the Falciform Ligament Defect: A Case Report.

Colonic atresia is the rarest outcome of all gastrointestinal type of internal hernia. We report a case of neonate with atresia of the transverse colon caused by herniation of the transverse colon through a defect in falciform-ligament.