Fetal jejunal atresia and intrauterine volvulus--a case report.
Ultrasonic B-scan not only confirms the clinical suspicion of polyhydramniosis, but will also in many cases diagnose the etiology. In case of a high intestinal atresia, two or more fluid-filled structures are seen in the fetal abdomen. In case of a congenital defect combination, intestinal atresia is generally associated with malrotation. This combination is frequently complicated by a midgut volvulus. The report describes a case of intrauterine volvulus with a surviving child. Repeat CTG-recordings in this case led to an acute caesarean section, when the CTG turned from normal to silent pattern.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography