15/12/2025
𝐏𝐚𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐑𝐇 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐲
A 3-day-old late preterm neonate (34 weeks), delivered by emergency lower-segment Caesarean section at Central Referral Hospital (CRH), underwent a successful life-saving surgery for a rare congenital intestinal condition.
The newborn was diagnosed with jejuno-jejunal atresia, a developmental anomaly in which a segment of the small intestine fails to form normally, resulting in a complete blockage. Babies with this condition are unable to tolerate feeds and typically present with symptoms such as persistent vomiting, abdominal distension, and failure to pass stool—signs that require urgent medical attention.
Upon identification of the condition, an emergency surgical intervention was performed by Dr. Babita Chettri, Paediatric & Neonatal Surgeon at CRH. The procedure involved correcting the obstruction to restore the continuity of the intestine, thereby enabling normal digestive function.
The surgery was successful, and the newborn responded well to post-operative care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. After three weeks of specialized medical and nursing support, the baby was discharged in near-normal and stable condition.
CRH expresses its appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the multidisciplinary team— including neonatology, paediatric surgery, anaesthesia, and nursing staff—whose coordinated care ensured a positive outcome for this vulnerable newborn.
This case highlights CRH’s commitment to delivering advanced neonatal and paediatric surgical services, even for complex congenital conditions requiring immediate intervention.
