Journal of Nepal Medical Association (Jan 2003)
IN UTERO DIAGNOSIS OF DUODENAL ATRESIA
Abstract
Duodenal atresia can be fatal unless promptly diagnosed and treated surgically. Death occurs in the newborn secondary to emesis, aspiration, and electrolyte imbalance. Here, we report a case of duodenal atresia diagnosed by ultrasonography at 28 weeks’ gestation. Key Words: Ultrasound, duodenum, atresia.