Intrauterine diagnosis of proximal jejunal atresia in a neonate conceived by assisted conception technique: a case report

Adebiyi Gbadebo Adesiyun, Modupeola Omotara Samaila, Ayodele Cole Benson

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DOI: 10.4236/ojog.2011.13021                

Abstract

Jejunal atresia is an entity within an array of congenital intestinal anomalies. We present a case of antepartum diagnosis of proximal jejunal atresia in a baby conceived through assisted conception.

Keywords

Antepartum Diagnosis; Jejunal Atresia; Ultrasound Scan; Assisted Conception

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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