Jejunal atresia with 'apple peel' deformity. A report of eight survivors.
Jejunal atresia with an "apple peel" deformity is one of the most severe forms of intestinal atresia. Until quite recently, neonatal mortality rates as a result of this anomaly were high. Early diagnosis, appropriate surgery, and prolonged parenteral nutrition have led to a spectacular improvement of the survival rates. We are reporting eight cases of apple peel atresia--all eight patients survived. The pathophysiology, diagnostic aspects, surgical approaches, and postoperative management are discussed.
Manning
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Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Memorial Hospital Medical Center, Long Beach, California 90801.
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Gyepes
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007583:Jejunum / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D014463:Ultrasonography