Fetal jejunal atresia and intrauterine volvulus--a case report

Ultrasonic B-scan not only confirms the clinical suspicion of polyhydramniosis, but will also in many cases diagnose the etiology. In case of a high intestinal atresia, two or more fluid-filled structures are seen in the fetal abdomen. In case of a congenital defect combination, intestinal atresia is generally associated with malrotation. This combination is frequently complicated by a midgut volvulus. The report describes a case of intrauterine volvulus with a surviving child. Repeat CTG-recordings in this case led to an acute caesarean section, when the CTG turned from normal to silent pattern.