pediatrics
Jejunoileal Atresia
Diagnosis of Jejunoileal Atresia
Abdominal x-ray A plain abdominal x-ray is done; it may reveal dilated loops of small bowel with air-fluid levels and a paucity of air in the colon and rectum. A barium enema reveals a microcolon (due to disuse). Because approximately 10% of patients also have cystic fibrosis (nearly 100% if meconium ileus is also present), Diagnosis should be done ( 1.Roberts HE, Cragan JD, Cono J, et al: Increased frequency of cystic fibrosis among infants with jejunoileal atresia.Am J Med Genet78(5):446-449, 1998. doi:10.1002/(sici)1096-8628(19980806)78:5<446::aid-ajmg9>3.0.co;2-j 