Duodenal atresia diagnostic study of choice

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Overview

Duodenal atresia does not have a diagnostic study of choice.

Diagnostic Study of Choice

Gold standard/Study of choice:

• Duodenal atresia does not have a gold standard/study of choice.

Diagnostic results

The following result of ultrasound is confirmatory of duodenal atresia:

• Air fluid levels in the stomach

Sequence of Diagnostic Studies

The ultrasound should be performed when:

• The patient presented with symptoms of persistent emesis, bilious vomiting, and/or abdominal distension.