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Duodenal atresia other imaging findings
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Barium swallow study can be performed post operatively in duodenal atresia to make sure there is no leak in the anastomosis.
Other Imaging Findings
Other Imaging Findings
- Barium swallow study can be performed post operatively in duodenal atresia to make sure there is no leak in the anastomosis.[1]
- Barium swallow study in duodenal atresia may demonstrate:
- Mildly dilated duodenum
- Megaduodenum
- Delayed emptying
- Diminished peristalsis
- Slight luminal narrowing
- Bezoars
References
References
- ↑ 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.
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