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Significant obstruction at the level of the ileum. |
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a) Multiple, rounded, echo-free areas in the foetal upper abdomen (dilated bowel loops). |
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b) The rounded areas are in continuation with the foetal stomach. |
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c) Peristaltic activity is observed once in 3 minutes. |
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d) Normal kidneys demonstrated (foetal abnormalities excluded). |
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Duodenal, jejunal, or ileal obstruction. Bladder neck obstruction. Hydrocephalus. |
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| 4. |
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Bladder neck obstruction. Hydrocephalus (in some cases). |
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| For reference, the figure legends are: |
| Figure 1. |
Maternal ultrasonography at 35 weeks showing foetal head, stomach, duodenal cap and dilated duodenum. |
| Figure 2. |
Maternal ultrasonography at 35 weeks showing dilated bowel loops in the foetus. |
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