A case of acute intestinal obstruction in an infant during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract

Anomalous congenital bands are rare causes of intestinal obstruction in children, adults, and neonates. They are rarely reported, and their etiopathogenesis is unknown, without malrotation in children. Their presentation and radiographic features are similar to any acute intestinal obstruction. The author found approximately 50 similar cases in the literature; however, during and after COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first case of anomalous congenital obstructing band without mal rotation to be reported to date. This is a rare case of infantile intestinal obstruction managed during COVID-19 pandemic. Acute intestinal obstruction due to a congenital anomalous band is rare in infants and children, and if not treated promptly, can lead to morbidity and mortality. Various reasons, such as congenital, acquired, and extrinsic or intrinsic pathologies in children and adults, may be the cause for acute intestinal obstruction. Congenital anomalous bands account for 3% of the intestinal obstructions in infants and children. These bands may cause ischemia and gangrene of the bowel without timely intervention.