Prenatal diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux by color and pulsed Doppler ultrasonography in a case of congenital pyloric atresia.
A case of pyloric atresia diagnosed in the third trimester is described. Real-time ultrasonographic examination revealed polyhydramnios, enlarged stomach, evident gastric peristalsis and esophageal dilatation. Color and pulsed Doppler studies of the gastroesophageal junction revealed the presence of a biphasic flow pattern that was consistent with gastroesophageal reflux.
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università di Roma Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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D000328:Adult; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D011708:Pylorus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D018617:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Pulsed; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal