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Small bowel atresia - Diagnosis

Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Sep 08, 2014


How is the diagnosis made?

In a few babies the diagnosis may be suspected on antenatal ultrasound scan.There are a number of causes of blockage other than atresia. An x-ray of the baby's abdomen may suggest a blockage but the final diagnosis of atresia may only be made at operation.

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