Congenital malformation of newborns: Ladd’s syndrome
https://doi.org/10.21886/2219-8075-2025-16-4-62-67
Abstract
Ledd's syndrome is a rare form of congenital intestinal obstruction characterized by compression of the duodenum by fetal adhesions and midgut volvulus due to impaired antenatal rotation. The incidence of this condition is 0.8 per 1,000 live births, with boys being twice as likely to be diagnosed. Traditional diagnosis of Ledd's syndrome in newborns is based on clinical assessment and radiographic data. This article presents a clinical case of late detection of Ledd's syndrome in a child aged 1 month and 8 days with a favorable surgical outcome. Ledd's syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach and a high level of vigilance from neonatologists, pediatricians, and pediatric surgeons to ensure timely diagnosis and prevent life-threatening complications.
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About the Authors
N. A. Belykh
Ryazan State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Natalya A. Belykh, Dr. Sc. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Faculty and Policlinics Pediatrics
Ryazan
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A. P. Chernenko
Ryazan State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Aleksei P. Chernenko, student
Ryazan
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A. S. Kirsanov
St. Vladimir Children's City Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
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Alexey S. Kirsanov, Head of the Surgical Department for Newborns and Premature babies, pediatric surgeon
Moscow
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M. A. Kulgashova
St. Vladimir Children's City Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
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Margarita A. Kulgashova, neonatologist
Moscow
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I. V. Pisnyur
Ryazan State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Inna V. Piznyur, assistant of the Department of Faculty and Policlinics Pediatrics
Ryazan
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Belykh N.A., Chernenko A.P., Kirsanov A.S., Kulgashova M.A., Pisnyur I.V. Congenital malformation of newborns: Ladd’s syndrome. Medical Herald of the South of Russia. 2025;16(4):62-67. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21886/2219-8075-2025-16-4-62-67
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