Duodenal atresia

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Neonate
x-ray

NGT, UAC and UVC present. The stomach and proximal duodenum are dilated and gas-filled. No bowel gas is seen beyond the proximal duodenum.

Barium

No barium contrast passes beyond the duodenal bulb.

Duodenal atresia post...

x-ray

Duodenal atresia post surgical management 2 wk later

NGT present. Gas now passes beyond the duodenum.

Case Discussion

Duodenal atresia.

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