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Duodenal atresia laboratory findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of duodenal atresia include polyhydramnios on prenatal ultrasound, hypokalemia, and hyperchloremia.
Laboratory Findings
Laboratory Findings
The laboratory findings are as follows:[1][2][3]
- Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of duodenal atresia include:
- Polyhydramnios on prenatal ultrasound
- Complete blood count and differential
- Total, and direct bilirubin
- Serum electrolyte concentrations
Pre Surgical Labs
- Blood urea nitrogen (BUN), and creatinine
- Blood culture for sepsis
- Blood type and antibody screen
- Coagulation studies
References
References
- ↑ Morris, Grant; Kennedy, Alfred; Cochran, William (2016). “Small Bowel Congenital Anomalies: a Review and Update”. Current Gastroenterology Reports. 18 (4). doi:10.1007/s11894-016-0490-4. ISSN 1522-8037.
- ↑ Adams, Stephen D.; Stanton, Michael P. (2014). “Malrotation and intestinal atresias”. Early Human Development. 90 (12): 921–925. doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2014.09.017. ISSN 0378-3782.
- ↑ {{Lloyd DA, Kenny SE. anomalies including hernias. In: Kleinman R, Sanderson I, Goulet O, Sherman P, Mieli-Vergani G, Shneider B, editors. Walker’s pediatric gastrointestinal disease. 5th ed. Hamilton, Ontario: B.C. Decker Inc; 2008. http://www.r2library.com/Resource/detail/1550093649/ch0013s0509}}
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