Daniel Wolder, Adrian Swat, Przemysław Wolak, Anna Zmelonek-Znamirowska, Katarzyna Białek, Wojciech Rokita, Piotr Kaczmarek, Grzegorz Świercz
BACKGROUND Congenital malformations of the alimentary tract constitute 5% to 6% of newborn anomalies, with congenital intestinal atresia being a common cause of alimentary tract obstruction. This study explores advanced ultrasound diagnostic possibilities, including 2D, HDlive, HDlive inversion, and HDlive silhouette imaging modes, through the analysis of 3 cases involving duodenal and intestinal obstructions. Congenital malformations of the alimentary tract often present challenges in prenatal diagnosis. The most prevalent defect is congenital intestinal atresia leading to alimentary tract obstruction, with an incidence of approximately 6 in 10 000 births...
March 6, 2024: American Journal of Case Reports