Jejunal atresia with 'apple peel' deformity. A report of eight survivors |
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Authors: | C Manning A Strauss M T Gyepes |
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Affiliation: | Department of Diagnostic Ultrasound, Memorial Hospital Medical Center, Long Beach, California 90801. |
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Abstract: | Jejunal atresia with an "apple peel" deformity is one of the most severe forms of intestinal atresia. Until quite recently, neonatal mortality rates as a result of this anomaly were high. Early diagnosis, appropriate surgery, and prolonged parenteral nutrition have led to a spectacular improvement of the survival rates. We are reporting eight cases of apple peel atresia--all eight patients survived. The pathophysiology, diagnostic aspects, surgical approaches, and postoperative management are discussed. |
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