Duodenal atresia diagnostic study of choice
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
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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.