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  • Title: Early sonographic detection of fetal intestinal obstruction and possible diagnostic pitfalls.
    Author: Bronshtein M, Zimmer EZ.
    Journal: Prenat Diagn; 1996 Mar; 16(3):203-6. PubMed ID: 8710772.
    Abstract:
    We present five fetuses at 15-17 weeks' gestation with a sonographic diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. Dilation of the intestine was the presenting sonographic finding in fetuses with a volvulus and/or anal atresia. Two of the fetuses also had other abnormalities. Intestinal peristalsis may be observed in early pregnancy as transient dilation of intestinal segments. Sonographers are cautioned about a false-positive diagnosis of intestinal obstruction in such cases.
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