Is annular pancreas in neonates with duodenal obstruction serious? How to treat it?

Annular pancreas in neonates with duodenal obstruction is a congenital malformation that may cause serious digestive problems and requires prompt medical treatment. Treatments include surgical intervention, nutritional support, and postoperative care.

1. Annular pancreas is caused by abnormal pancreatic tissue surrounding the duodenum during embryonic development, which may compress the intestine and cause obstruction. Genetic factors, abnormal embryonic development or environmental factors may increase the risk of disease. Newborns show symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal distension, and inability to eat, which need to be confirmed by imaging examination.

2. Surgical treatment is the main method. Common procedures include duodenoplasty, circular pancreatectomy and gastrointestinal anastomosis. Duodenoplasty relieves obstruction by reconstructing the intestine; circular pancreatectomy removes abnormal pancreatic tissue; gastrointestinal anastomosis bypasses the obstruction to restore digestive function. The surgery needs to be performed in a professional pediatric hospital to ensure safety and effectiveness.

3. Postoperative nutritional support is essential, and intravenous nutrition or special formula milk powder can be used for feeding. Intravenous nutrition provides the necessary energy and nutrients to help the child recover; special formula milk powder is easy to digest and absorb, reducing the burden on the intestine. After surgery, the child's growth and development and digestive function need to be closely monitored and followed up regularly.

4. Home care includes keeping the child clean, avoiding infection, and observing eating habits. Parents need to learn correct feeding techniques, pay attention to the child's emotional changes, and communicate with the doctor in a timely manner. The postoperative recovery period may be long, and patient care is required to ensure the healthy growth of the child.

Although neonatal duodenal obstruction and annular pancreas are serious diseases, most children can return to normal life through timely surgery and scientific care. Parents should actively cooperate with treatment, pay attention to the long-term health of the child, and have regular checkups to prevent complications.