title: Prenatal diagnosis of gastrointestinal tract obstructions.
abstract: The types of obstructive lesions of the gastrointestinal tract which can be diagnosed before birth are briefly reviewed. The importance of obtaining a karyotype in certain lesions (such as duodenal atresia) is stressed. The usefulness of the antenatal diagnosis of such lesions in planning obstetric management is stressed.
authors.affiliation: Instituto Dexeus, Barcelona, Spain.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Carrera
mesh_terms: D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000151:congenital*; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis