pediatrics
Overview of Congenital Gastrointestinal Anomalies
Esophageal, Gastric, and Duodenal Obstruction
Esophageal, gastric, Duodenal Obstruction , and sometimes jejunal obstruction should be considered when excess amniotic fluid ( Once cardiovascular stability has been attained after delivery, a nasogastric tube should be passed into the neonate’s stomach. Finding large amounts of fluid in the stomach, especially if bile-stained, supports the diagnosis of upper GI obstruction. Inability to pass the tube into the stomach suggests esophageal atresia. Once the neonate is stable, radiographic studies are performed for further evaluation. 