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PMID: 19936663 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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We report two cases of malrotation with extremely different outcomes based on the availability and non-availability of antenatal scanning. The first one had a single third trimester ultrasound which detected malrotation and helped in saving baby's life whereas the second baby without antenatal screening succumbed to midgut volvulus and its sequelae because of delayed presentation. In developing countries where most of the pregnancies may go unsupervised, a single third trimester scan for fetal anomalies by an experienced sonologist, in areas where routine antenatal screening program has failed or not feasible can help save the baby's life at least in surgically correctable anomalies. This may be an important strategy to reduce the infant mortality rate in the country. |
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Authors:
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Monika Bawa; Narasimhan Laksmi Kannan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of pediatrics Volume: 77 ISSN: 0973-7693 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Pediatr Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-18 Completed Date: 2010-04-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417442 Medline TA: Indian J Pediatr Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 103-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatric Surgery, Advanced Pediatric Centre, Postgraduate institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. |
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Congenital Abnormalities
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diagnosis*,
surgery Female Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*, surgery Gestational Age Humans Mass Screening / methods* Pregnancy Pregnancy Complications / prevention & control Pregnancy Trimester, Third Prenatal Diagnosis* Treatment Outcome |
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