Prenatal diagnosis of intestinal obstruction due to ileal atresia.
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A case of intestinal obstruction due to ileal atresia where the diagnosis was made prenatally by ultrasound is presented. Close monitoring of the fetus was done ultrasonographically to look for any evidence of meconium peritonitis. The baby was delivered preterm but weighed 3.3 kg. Laparotomy and enterostomy was done and the baby is currently well.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 47 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992