Oesophageal atresia
Presentation
A primiparous who was scanned at 28 weeks and rescanned at 32 weeks
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Oesophageal atresia
Ultrasound
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Oesophageal atresia in the neck of fetus
Scanned at 28 weeks of gestation and 32 weeks of gestation.
Increasing polyhydramnios noted.
Single umbilical artery.
Stomach fluid was always absent.
Fetal neck showed fluid filled pouch posterior to trachea. This pouch filled up and emptied during scan. 3 times during 45 minute scan time at 28 weeks and 2 times during a 30 minute scan time at 32 weeks.
Case Discussion
This case clearly depicts the spectrum of antenatal findings of oesophageal atresia.
Fetus was delivered later. Referred to paediatric surgeon. Findings of oesophageal atresia was confirmed.
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