Open AccessFetal Duodenal Obstruction
Author(s) -
Yagel S.,
Zlotogora J.,
Kanetti H.,
Voss R.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348809004261
Subject(s) - medicine , fetus , down syndrome , prenatal diagnosis , obstetrics , ultrasound , pregnancy , radiology , genetics , psychiatry , biology
Seven cases of fetal duodenal obstruction were diagnosed during an ultrasound examination. In 5 out of the 7, Down's syndrome was later diagnosed. The finding of duodenal obstruction in a fetus is a high risk indicator for Down's syndrome. We therefore recommend prenatal cytogenetic examination to be performed in such cases.