Neonatal Intestinal Segmental Volvulus: What Are the Differences with Midgut Volvulus?

Objective:  Intestinal volvulus in the neonate is a surgical emergency caused by either midgut volvulus (MV) with intestinal malrotation or less commonly, by segmental volvulus (SV) without intestinal malrotation. The aim of our study was to investigate if MV and SV can be differentiated by clinical course, intraoperative findings, and postoperative outcomes.

Methods:  Using a defined search strategy, two investigators independently identified all studies comparing MV and SV in neonates.

Esophageal Atresia and Associated Duodenal Atresia: A Cohort Study and Review of the Literature.

Introduction:  Esophageal atresia (EA) is associated with duodenal atresia (DA) in 3 to 6% of cases. The management of this association is controversial and literature is scarce on the topic.

Materials And Methods:  We aimed to (1) review the patients with EA + DA treated at our institution and (2) systematically review the English literature, including case series of three or more patients.

Outcomes of COVID-19 in 79 patients with IBD in Italy: an IG-IBD study.

Objectives: COVID-19 has rapidly become a major health emergency worldwide. Patients with IBD are at increased risk of infection, especially when they have active disease and are taking immunosuppressive therapy. The characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 in patients with IBD remain unclear.