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Chelu SC, Kundnani NR, Nistor D, Chiriac VD, Brad GF, Cerbu S, Iancu MA, Borza C. Importance of Prenatal Diagnosis of Ileal Atresia in Gestational Diabetes Cases. Am J Case Rep 2024; 25:e942838. [PMID: 38584385 PMCID: PMC11009888 DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.942838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 02/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Maldevelopment of the fetal bowel can result in the rare condition of intestinal atresia, which results in congenital bowel obstruction. This report describes a case of prenatal diagnosis of fetal ileal atresia at 22 weeks' gestation. CASE REPORT Here, we present a 24-year old woman who was 22 weeks into her first pregnancy when she underwent routine fetal ultrasound. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus. Her body mass index was normal and she had normal weight gain. The ultrasonographic examination performed revealed a hyperechoic bowel and a small dilatation of the bowel. The couple was counselled for possible intestinal atresia and its postnatal implications. At 33 weeks of gestation, polyhydramnios appeared, and the intestinal distension was much more pronounced, with hyperechoic debris in the intestinal lumen (succus-entericus). After birth, surgery was performed and we concluded the patient had type II atresia, which was surgically treated. CONCLUSIONS This report has highlighted the importance of antenatal ultrasound in detecting fetal abnormalities, and has shown that rare conditions such as intestinal atresia can be accurately diagnosed and successfully managed. Surgical correction, if implemented promptly after stabilizing the general condition, can have a relatively good prognosis. Coexisting fetal ileal atresia and gestational diabetes mellitus are rare occurrences, which can make each condition even more difficult to treat.
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- Sorina Cristina Chelu
- Department of Functional Science, Discipline of Pathophysiology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timişoara, Timişoara, Romania
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- Department of Cardiology – Internal Medicine and Ambulatory Care, Prevention and Cardiovascular Recovery, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Research Centre of Timişoara Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, Timişoara, Romania
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- Department of Functional Sciences, Physiology, Centre of Immuno-Physiology and Biotechnologies (CIFBIOTEH), “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Oncogen, Centre for Gene and Cellular Therapies in Cancer, Timişoara, Romania
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- Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timişoara, Timişoara, Romania
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- Department XI of Pediatrics, 1 Pediatric Discipline, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, România
- 1 Pediatric Clinic, “Louis Ţurcanu” Children’s Clinical and Emergency Hospital,Timişoara, România
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- Discipline of Radiology and Medical Imaging, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
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- Department 5, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Functional Science, Discipline of Pathophysiology, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Center for Translational Research and Systems Medicine, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
- Centre of Cognitive Research in Pathological Neuro-Psychiatry NEUROPSY-COG, “Victor Babeş” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timişoara, Romania
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Bayrak AC, Fadiloglu E, Kayikci U, İdilman İ, Ozcan HN, Deren O. Pancake kidney and jejunal atresia: An uncommon dual anomaly detected prenatally-A case report. J Clin Ultrasound 2024. [PMID: 38391149 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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Pancake kidney is a renal fusion anomaly with only a few reported prenatal diagnoses. Other structural anomalies beyond the urogenital system may also be associated. This study describes a dual anomaly case detected prenatally, comprising of pancake kidney and jejunal atresia. A postnatal abdominal ultrasound confirmed both kidneys were fused in the midline at the aortic bifurcation level, along with a type 3b jejunal atresia. Based on the available limited evidence about pancake kidney, renal functions appear to remain largely preserved and unaffected as in our case according to 6 months of follow-up. However, further investigation is needed to explore any potential association with chromosomal and structural abnormalities in selected cases.
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- Ayse Cigdem Bayrak
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Emami A, Asghari Y, Abedi Valukalaei H, Sakhaei M. Late presentation of incomplete jejunoileal junction atresia with recurrent midgut volvulus; A case report for chronic midgut volvulus in adults. Caspian J Intern Med 2023; 14:380-385. [PMID: 37223286 PMCID: PMC10201124 DOI: 10.22088/cjim.14.2.380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 01/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Background Despite the prevalence of intestinal malformation in Childs, late-onset during adulthood is rare and usually diagnosed incidentally. It may be present as subtle or vague abdominal pain following mid-gut volvulus. Computerized tomography may help diagnosis, but surgery remains the gold standard of diagnosis and treatment. Case Presentation We presented a 24-year-old woman who complained of chronic intermittent abdominal pain, progressive food intolerance, and severe weight loss. Magnetic resonance enterography revealed dilated jejunum and collapsed ileum with slight bowel rotation around its mesentery (whirlpool sign), which was suggestive for mal-rotation of the intestine complicated by midgut volvulus, then the diagnosis was confirmed by laparotomy. During six months of follow-up after surgery, the patient's appetite improved significantly with eight kilograms of weight gain and resolution of abdominal pain. Conclusion It may be a rationale to consider intestinal malformation as a differential diagnosis in a patient who complained of chronic abdominal pain with progressive weight loss, anorexia, and recurrent bowel obstructive symptoms.
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- Abdolreza Emami
- Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Cancer research center, Health research institute ,Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol, Iran
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Busehail MY, Haider F. A Novel DNAH9 Gene Mutation Causing Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia With an Unusual Association of Jejunal Atresia in a Bahraini Child. Cureus 2022; 14:e32964. [PMID: 36712782 PMCID: PMC9876387 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder. It is caused by a defect in the action of the cilia lining multiple organs of the body, including the lungs, the sinuses, hepatobiliary and reproductive organs. In general, the estimated prevalence of this condition is one in 15,000-20,000 individuals. It is characterized by the triad of chronic sinusitis, bronchiectasis, and situs inversus, which occurs in 50% of the cases. It can be associated with other diseases too. Genetic studies can aid in confirming the diagnosis of this condition. A high degree of suspicion about PCD among pediatricians, neonatologists, otorhinolaryngologists, and pulmonologists is essential to make early referrals of patients before they develop irreversible lung damage. Hence, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment are very important. Multicenter collaborations might improve the quality of treatment and patient outcomes. Here, we discuss a case of PCD with a unique association with type IIIb jejunal atresia, and developmental delay secondary to vitamin B12 deficiency. Moreover, the patient was found to have a novel DNAH9 gene mutation in a compound heterozygous state. This is the first case of this rare disease to be reported from Bahrain. This case report is also associated with an extensive literature review.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR. A Case of Jejunal Atresia Associated With Heterotrophic Pancreas and Meckel's Diverticulum. Cureus 2022; 14:e32766. [PMID: 36694481 PMCID: PMC9858787 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Apart from meconium ileus, amniotic fluid plug syndrome, malrotation of the gut, Hirschprung's disorder, trauma, and other rare causes, bowel atresia is one of the most common causes of bowel obstruction in newborns. Jejunal atresia can affect multiple lengths of the bowel. The higher the level of atresia, the greater the severity. The outcome of bowel atresia related to surgical repair is favorable. In general, both mortality and morbidity are affected by affiliated medical conditions such as preterm birth, cystic fibrosis, and other congenital anomalies; the sophistication of the lesion; and surgical complications. We present the case of a one-day-old baby who had two episodes of bilious vomiting with abdominal distension within 10 minutes of birth. The baby was advised to undergo ultrasonography of the abdomen and pelvis for further evaluation, and the findings were reported.
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Mitra S, Kalra M, Purkait S, Mishra P, Mohanty PK, Som TK, Adhya AK, Das P. Congenital Acinar Cystic Transformation of the Pancreas with Proximal Jejunal Atresia and Hepatic Iron Overload: An Autopsy Case. Fetal Pediatr Pathol 2022; 41:828-836. [PMID: 34414844 DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2021.1966859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Introduction: Acinar cystic transformation (ACT) of the pancreas is characterized by multiple cysts lined by dual ductal and acinar-type of epithelium. ACT is typically a disease of adulthood and has not been described in a neonate. Case report: Autopsy of this term 3-day old male demonstrated cystic transformation of the entire pancreas measuring 42 mm in its largest dimension. The main pancreatic duct was patent. The numerous variable-sized cysts were lined by both ductal (CK7-positive) and acinar (trypsin-positive) epithelium. Congenital hemochromatosis of the liver, complete proximal jejunal atresia, gangrene of the post-atretic jejunum, and subglottic stenosis were associated features. Discussion/Conclusion: ACT may occur in the neonate in association with other abnormalities.
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- Suvradeep Mitra
- Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, India
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- Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, India
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Nandan R, Dhua AK, Yadav DK, Jain V, Goel P. Delayed Presentation of Jejunal Atresia with Multiple Enteric Fistula: A Case Report and Review of Literature. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg 2022; 27:345-347. [PMID: 35733595 PMCID: PMC9208680 DOI: 10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_17_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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A 6-month-old boy presented with features of intestinal obstruction. Laparotomy revealed Type IIIa jejunal atresia. The proximal and distal bowel loops were in continuity through multiple fistulae between the adjoining bowel loops. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first report of congenital Type IIIa intestinal atresia surviving beyond the neonatal age without surgery.
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- Ruchira Nandan
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Devendra Kumar Yadav, Room No-4002, Teaching Block, Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. E-mail:
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Sibbin K, Yap P, Nyaga D, Heller R, Evans S, Strachan K, Alburaiky S, Nguyen HMA, Hermann-Le Denmat S, Ganley ARD, O'Sullivan JM, Bloomfield FH. A de novo ACTB gene pathogenic variant in identical twins with phenotypic variation for hydrops and jejunal atresia. Am J Med Genet A 2021; 188:1299-1306. [PMID: 34970864 PMCID: PMC9302691 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.62631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The beta-actin gene (ACTB) encodes a ubiquitous cytoskeletal protein, essential for embryonic development in humans. De novo heterozygous missense variants in the ACTB are implicated in causing Baraitser-Winter cerebrofrontofacial syndrome (BWCFFS; MIM#243310). ACTB pathogenic variants are rarely associated with intestinal malformations. We report on a rare case of monozygotic twins presenting with proximal small bowel atresia and hydrops in one, and apple-peel bowel atresia and laryngeal dysgenesis in the other. The twin with hydrops could not be resuscitated. Intensive and surgical care was provided to the surviving twin. Rapid trio genome sequencing identified a de novo missense variant in ACTB (NM_00101.3:c.1043C>T; p.(Ser348Leu)) that guided the care plan. The identical variant subsequently was identified in the demised twin. To characterize the functional effect, the variant was recreated as a pseudoheterozygote in a haploid wild-type S. cerevisiae strain. There was an obvious growth defect of the yACT1S348L/WT pseudoheterozygote compared to a yACT1WT/WT strain when grown at 22°C but not when grown at 30°C, consistent with the yACT1 S348L variant having a functional defect that is dominant over the wild-type allele. The functional results provide supporting evidence that the Ser348Leu variant is likely to be a pathogenic variant, including being associated with intestinal malformations in BWCFFS, and can demonstrate variable expressivity within monozygotic twins.
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- Kristina Sibbin
- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Biological Sciences, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,The Maurice Wilkins Centre, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,Australian Parkinsons Mission, Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Brain Research New Zealand, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.,MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Starship Child Health, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand.,Liggins Institute, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Galani A, Zikopoulos A, Papandreou L, Mastora E, Zikopoulos K, Makrydimas G. Prenatal Diagnosis of Fetal Jejunal Atresia: A Case Report. Cureus 2021; 13:e18947. [PMID: 34815896 PMCID: PMC8605830 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.18947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Intestinal atresia is the result of fetal bowel maldevelopment which leads to congenital bowel obstruction. It is a common cause of ileus of the newborn and can occur at any site of the gastrointestinal tract. Prenatal diagnosis relies on the demonstration of dilated loops of the fetal bowel and the presence of polyhydramnios at the end of the second or more frequently the third trimester of pregnancy. This condition requires surgical correction soon after birth, with timely diagnosis improving the prognosis. Here, we present the case of a fetus diagnosed with jejunal atresia at 33weeks of pregnancy.
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- Apostolia Galani
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Ioannina, GRC
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Chen D, Tam KH, Xiao Y, Geng J, Tan Y, Zhu X, Ge W, Zhou J, Xiao S, Chen J. New sonographic feature (C-sign) to improve the prenatal accuracy of jejunal atresia. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2021; 47:4196-4202. [PMID: 34545663 PMCID: PMC9292541 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 07/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe a new sonographic feature of the C-sign for prenatal diagnosis of jejunal atresia and evaluate its role in prenatal jejunal atresia, particularly preceding bowel dilatation and polyhydramnios. METHODS This was a retrospective study from a tertiary maternal hospital. Patients with prenatal sonographic examination and confirmed small bowel atresia postdelivery were included. All sonographic images were reviewed by two senior sonographers. Comparison of sonographic images between prenatal jejunal and ileal atresia using the C-sign resembles the shape of the entire duodenum and other traditional sonographic features. The control group without bowel atresia was assessed for the presence of the C-sign. RESULTS The C-sign and combined bowel dilatation with polyhydramnios were more frequent in jejunal atresia than ileal atresia, but the C-sign can be used to detect jejunal atresia earlier. The C-sign can be more likely to diagnose jejunal atresia in persisting bowel dilatation and polyhydramnios. The C-sign was not reported in any of the control fetuses. CONCLUSION The C-sign is a new sonographic feature that can be used to improve the prenatal accuracy and early detection of jejunal atresia. However, further prospective validation is needed.
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- Dan Chen
- Department of Ultrasound, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Ocean Gardens Health Centre, Health Bureau, Macau SAR, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neonatal Surgery, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Guangdong Women and Children Hospital, Guangzhou, China
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Chimenea-Toscano Á, García-Díaz L, Antiñolo-Gil G. Antenatal diagnosis of jejunal atresia by 3D HDlive ultrasound: Case report and literature review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 72:202-209. [PMID: 34506706 PMCID: PMC8425357 DOI: 10.18597/rcog.3607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Objectives To report the case of a patient with a prenatal diagnosis of jejunal atresia and to review the literature regarding the results and prenatal diagnosis of this entity, implementing the use of non-conventional methods (3D ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging). Material and methods Report of a case of an 18-year-old pregnant woman referred to the Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Genetics and Reproduction Unit of the Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Seville due to fetus with abdominal peristaltic cystic image, consistent with jejunal atresia, confirmed with 3D HDLive mode ultrasound. A bibliographic search was carried out in Medline/PubMed, Google Scholar and LILACS, restricting by type of language (English and Spanish) and date of publication (January 1995 to June 2020). Primary studies of reports and case series relating to the outcome and prenatal diagnosis of this pathology were included. Results The search identified 1,033 titles, of which four studies met the inclusion criteria, these being reports or case series. A total of twelve fetuses with a prenatal diagnosis of jejunal atresia detected with unconventional methods were reported. In all cases, the prenatal diagnosis was confirmed during the neonatal period, which required resection of the compromised segment; one of them died and two neonates developed short bowel syndrome because of a wide bowel resection. The postoperative course in the remaining cases was favorable. Conclusion The available literature on the prenatal diagnosis of jejunal atresia using non-conventional methods is scarce and is limited to case reports or case series. The literature reviewed suggests that, in the presence of intestinal dilation, 3D ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging could be of some use in characterizing the atretic portion and establishing the differential diagnosis. More studies are required to evaluate the diagnostic utility of these two alternatives.
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- Ángel Chimenea-Toscano
- Unidad de Medicina Materno-Fetal, Genética y Reproducción, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla (España).
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- Unidad de Medicina Materno-Fetal, Genética y Reproducción, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla (España)..
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- Unidad de Medicina Materno-Fetal, Genética y Reproducción, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla (España)..
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Thompson R, Glogowski S, Ghazi A, Davis J. Heterotopic gastric mucosa and intestinal atresia in a neonate. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2021; 34:369-370. [PMID: 33953463 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2021.1872356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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Jejunal atresia is a well-known congenital malformation attributed to in utero ischemic events. Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM), or gastric tissue present in a location other than the stomach, is a much rarer congenital anomaly and is generally found in the esophagus or within a Meckel's diverticulum. Identifying both within the same pathologic specimen is truly rare. This report outlines a case of jejunal atresia wherein HGM was identified within postoperative pathology evaluation of the specimen. An early episode of restenosis at the anastomosis prompted operative re-exploration, in which additional HGM was found within the specimen.
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- Rachel Thompson
- Department of General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Pathology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
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Suchitha S, Kumarguru BN, Sunila, Manjunath GV. Neonatal Intramural Calcification in Jejunal Atresia: Case Report of a Rare Phenomenon. Int J Appl Basic Med Res 2018; 7:258-260. [PMID: 29308365 PMCID: PMC5752812 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_267_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Intramural calcification in intestinal atresia is a rare type of intra-abdominal calcification. The exact etiology of intramural calcification remains obscure. A 1-day-old newborn male baby presented with signs of intestinal obstruction and was diagnosed to have jejunal atresia. The newborn underwent laparotomy with resection of atretic and dilated part of the small bowel. Histology of atretic part of jejunum and adjacent area revealed intramural calcification with extensive foreign-body giant cell reaction. This appears to be the first time that intramural calcification has been documented in association with extensive foreign-body giant cell reaction in a case of jejunal atresia. It can be hypothesized that vascular insult is the initiating event. The further consequences could be multifactorial. This could be the reason for the variation in the site of calcific deposits. Intramural calcification with extensive foreign-body giant cell reaction is a rare phenomenon and calls for focused studies aiming at elucidating the exact etiopathogenesis of intramural calcification.
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- S Suchitha
- Department of Pathology, JSSMC, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pathology, PESIMSR, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Pathology, JSSMC, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pathology, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India
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Carroll AG, Kavanagh RG, Ni Leidhin C, Cullinan NM, Lavelle LP, Malone DE. Comparative Effectiveness of Imaging Modalities for the Diagnosis of Intestinal Obstruction in Neonates and Infants:: A Critically Appraised Topic. Acad Radiol 2016; 23:559-68. [PMID: 26857524 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2015.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Revised: 12/09/2015] [Accepted: 12/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to critically appraise and compare the diagnostic performance of imaging modalities that are used for the diagnosis of upper and lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract obstruction in neonates and infants. METHODS A focused clinical question was constructed and the literature was searched using the patient, intervention, comparison, outcome method comparing radiography, upper GI contrast study, and ultrasound in the detection of upper GI tract obstruction such as duodenal atresia and stenosis, jejunal and ileal atresia, and malrotation and volvulus. The same methods were used to compare radiography and contrast enema in the detection of lower GI tract obstruction such as meconium plug syndrome, meconium ileus, Hirschsprung disease, and imperforate anus. Retrieved articles were appraised and assigned a level of evidence based on the Oxford University Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine hierarchy of validity for diagnostic studies. RESULTS There were no sensitivities/specificities available for the imaging diagnosis of duodenal atresia or stenosis, jejunal or ileal atresias, meconium plug, and meconium ileus or for the use of cross-table lateral radiography for the diagnosis of rectal pouch distance from skin in imperforate anus. The retrieved sensitivity for the detection of malrotation on upper GI contrast study is 96%, and the sensitivity for the diagnosis of midgut volvulus on upper GI contrast study is 79%. The retrieved sensitivity and specificity for the detection of malrotation with volvulus on ultrasound were 89% and 92%, respectively. The retrieved sensitivity and specificity for the detection of Hirschsprung disease on contrast enema were 70% and 83%, respectively. The retrieved sensitivity of invertogram for the diagnosis of rectal pouch distance from skin in imperforate anus is 27%. The retrieved sensitivities of perineal ultrasound and colostography for the diagnosis of rectal pouch distance from skin in imperforate anus were 86% and 100%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS There is limited evidence for the imaging diagnosis of duodenal atresia and stenosis, jejunal and ileal atresias, meconium plug, meconium ileus, and imperforate anus, with recommended practice based mainly on low-quality evidence or expert opinion. The available evidence supports the use of upper GI contrast study for the diagnosis of malrotation and volvulus, with ultrasound as an adjunct to diagnosis. Contrast enema is useful in the investigation of suspected Hirschsprung disease, but a negative study does not outrule the condition. Colostography is the investigation of choice for the work-up of infants with complex anorectal malformations before definitive surgical repair.
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- A G Carroll
- Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Pediatrics, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland
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- Department of Radiology, St. Vincent's University Hospital, Elm Park, Merrion Rd, Dublin 4, Ireland
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Virgone C, D'antonio F, Khalil A, Jonh R, Manzoli L, Giuliani S. Accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in detecting jejunal and ileal atresia: systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2015; 45:523-529. [PMID: 25157626 DOI: 10.1002/uog.14651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2014] [Revised: 08/02/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The accuracy of prenatal ultrasound examination in detecting jejunal and ileal atresia has been reported in the literature to be highly variable, at 25-90%. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in detecting non-duodenal small bowel atresia (ND-SBA). METHODS MEDLINE, EMBASE and The Cochrane Library, including The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (DARE) and The Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), were searched electronically. The overall detection rate of jejunal or ileal atresia using ultrasound was reported. The accuracy of using polyhydramnios and dilated loops of bowel as diagnostic signs was also explored. RESULTS Sixteen studies involving 640 fetuses were included in this review. The detection rate of ND-SBA by prenatal ultrasound was highly variable, with values ranging from 10 to 100%, with an overall prediction of 50.6% (95% CI, 38.0-63.2%). When analyzed separately, the detection rates of jejunal and ileal atresia were 66.3%, (95% CI, 33.9-91.8%) and 25.9% (95% CI, 4.0-58.0%), respectively. Both dilated loops of bowel and polyhydramnios as diagnostic signs for ND-SBA provided a low overall detection rate. CONCLUSIONS The diagnostic performance of prenatal ultrasound in identifying ND-SBA is extremely variable. Large studies are needed in order to identify objective and combined criteria for the diagnosis of these anomalies.
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- C Virgone
- Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, St. George's Healthcare NHS Trust and University of London, London, UK
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