Abstract
A case of omphalocoele-exstrophy-imperforate anus-spinal defects (OEIS) complex
Highlights
The OEIS complex comprises omphalocoele, exstrophy of the cloaca, imperforate anus and spinal defects[1]
Case Report A 3 month old girl was transferred from the paediatric surgical unit for further evaluation and management of multiple congenital abnormalities and recurrent ileostomy diarrhoea
Since six weeks of age, she presented with recurrent ileostomy diarrhoeal episodes requiring intravenous fluid and electrolyte therapy
Summary
The OEIS complex comprises omphalocoele, exstrophy of the cloaca, imperforate anus and spinal defects[1]. Case Report A 3 month old girl was transferred from the paediatric surgical unit for further evaluation and management of multiple congenital abnormalities and recurrent ileostomy diarrhoea. She was the second child born to non-consanguineous parents following an uncomplicated antenatal period. The baby was born at 35 weeks of gestation with a birth weight of 1.95kg. She was found to have minor omphalocoele, cloacal exstrophy and high lying imperforate anus.
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