Meckel's Diverticulum Induced Intrauterine Intussusception Associated with Ileal Atresia Complicated by Meconium Peritonitis

Meckel's Diverticulum Induced Intrauterine Intussusception Associated with Ileal Atresia Complicated by Meconium Peritonitis

Intrauterine intussusception with a leading point of Meckel's diverticulum is a rare cause of ileal atresia, which may cause bowel obstruction and perforation. We report such a case complicated by meconium peritonitis. The fetal ultrasonogram revealed ascites, dilated bowel loops and intra-abdo...

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Main Authors: Chien-Heng Lin, Shu-Fen Wu, Wei-Ching Lin, An-Chyi Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2007-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
fetal ascites
ileal atresia
intrauterine intussusception
Meckel's diverticulum
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609603004

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