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May 16, 2026Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case ReportsOpen Access

Type-3B intestinal atresia in dizygotic twins: a case report

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MAMaher AlzaiemAAAfra Eid Mubairik AljohaniSASelma Sulieman Mohamed Ahmed

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Overview

Case report describes twin neonates born with rare apple peel atresia, highlighting diagnostic considerations in twin pregnancies.

Key Points

  • This report examines the occurrence of type-3B intestinal atresia in dizygotic twins and its surgical management.
  • Reported cases of premature dizygotic twins with apple peel atresia born to consanguineous parents.
  • Detailed surgical interventions including resection and anastomosis for Twin 1 and total resection and caecostomy for Twin 2.
  • Clinical outcomes were monitored postoperatively.
  • Twin 1 successfully underwent surgical intervention with full recovery and discharged at 25 days.
  • Twin 2's surgical intervention was complicated by extensive gangrene, leading to death three weeks later due to sepsis.
  • Indicates the need for careful differential diagnosis in twin pregnancies with polyhydramnios.

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Alzaiem et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a080b4ea487c87a6a40d91bhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsc.2026.103262
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