Presentation
Antenatally identified case of duodenal atresia.
Patient Data
Age: 2 days
Gender: Male
From the case:
Duodenal atresia
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Gaseous distension of stomach and proximal duodenum with absence of bowel gas distally giving the classical appearance of double bubble sign, compatible with duodenal atresia.
Nasogastric tube is in-situ, seen in the dilated stomach shadow.
Case Discussion
Duodenal atresia results from a congenital malformation of the duodenum and requires prompt correction in the neonatal period. It is considered to be one of the commonest causes of a fetal bowel obstruction.