Síndrome de Down y Atresia Duodenal Congénita

Abstract

This study analyzes the clinical case of newborn with Down syndrome and congenital duodenal atresia, one of the most frequently associated gastrointestinal pathologies, is a surgical pathology with timely and appropriate treatment will not exceed its complications. If term newborn by vaginal delivery second pregnancy mother of 18, 2 prenatal check is performed, and 1 obstetric ultrasound which is performed at 28 weeks of gestation in which is revealed no anomalies is presented. Infant born at 40 weeks of vigorous gestation minutes after signs of respiratory distress accompanied by cyanosis so is admitted to the neonatology service, 24 later hours after admission presents feeding intolerance, abdominal distension decided to perform Rx Abdomen evidence consistent signs of intestinal obstruction therefore decided to transfer hospital level III. Patient is transferred to Hospital Baca Ortiz in Quito where you get the diagnosis of congenital duodenal atresia is the same that operated on with a favorable outcome.