Prenatally detected gastroschisis presenting as jejunal atresia due to vanishing bowel.
A case of gastroschisis complicated by vanishing bowel and presenting as jejunal atresia is reported that is uniquely different from previously reported cases. Following delivery, complete closure of the abdominal wall with a small fascial defect was observed. Complete healing of this fascial defect was observed at 1 month of age.
Celayir
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Cerrahpaşa Med. Faculty, University of Istanbul, Turkey.
Beşik
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C
Sarimurat
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Yeker
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D
D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D020139:Gastroschisis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000002:abnormalities*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal