title: Apple-peel atresia presenting as foetal intestinal obstruction.
abstract: Apple-peel atresia or Type 3 jejuno-ileal atresia (JIA) is an uncommon cause of foetal intestinal obstruction. Bowel obstruction in the foetus is diagnosed on the prenatal ultrasonography only in 50% cases. We report a case in which foetal intestinal obstruction was diagnosed on prenatal ultrasonography. The child showed signs of intestinal obstruction on day one after birth, for which an exploratory laparotomy was performed. Type 3 JIA was found for which resection of atretic segments with jejuno-ascending colon anastomosis was preformed.
authors: Department of Surgery, Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, Karad, Maharashtra, India. drayk@indiatimes.com
authors: Ashok Yadavrao
authors: AY
authors: Kshirsagar
authors: Sushma Rajaram
authors: SR
authors: Desai
authors: Mayur Anant
authors: MA
authors: Nagvekar
authors: Gaurav Om Prakash
authors: GO
authors: Vasisth
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000151:congenital* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D007583:Jejunum / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D055815:Young Adult