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Markedly distended abdomen of the neonate with dark discoloration of the skin.
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The infant showed a markedly distended abdomen with dark discoloration of the skin (Fig. 1) and laboratory testing revealed severe anemia (Table 1).
Postnatal supine x-ray of the abdomen showing diffuse abdominal distension without gas passage through the stomach or bowel.
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Postnatal supine x-ray of the abdomen showed diffuse abdominal distension without gas passage through the stomach and bowel (Fig. 2) and contrast enema showed suspected stenosis of the terminal ileum (Fig. 3).
Necrotic intestine and intestinal volvulus easily tore, releasing a large amount of dark, bloody fluid.
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Hence, intestinal volvulus was recognized (Fig. 4).