User:Teyofi/Duodenal atresia

Antenatal
Antenatal ultrasonography allows for earlier detection and diagnosis of duodenal atresia. The duodenum is not typically filled with fluid on imaging, however if fluid is visualized on ultrasound, this may suggest duodenal atresia as it causes obstruction and fluid may not pass distal to the atretic area.--citation Early diagnosis of duodenal atresia provides time for clinicians to provide prenatal counseling and prepare for postnatal management. --citation insert