Fetal jejunoileal atresia with persistent omphalomesenteric duct.
A case of fetal jejunoileal atresia in association with persistent omphalomesenteric duct is presented. The dilated stomach and proximal and distal duodenum produced a multiple bubble sign on the prenatal sonogram. The neonate underwent exploratory laparotomy, excision of the persistent omphalomesenteric duct, gastrotomy, and colostomy. Possible causes of jejunoileal atresia are presented.
Petrikovsky
B M
BM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington 06032.
Nochimson
D J
DJ
Campbell
W A
WA
Vintzileos
A M
AM
D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D007583:Jejunum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014816:Vitelline Duct / Q000473:pathology*