Congenital pyloric atresia associated with epidermolysis bullosa junctionalis: a novel lethal variant
M Sai Pratap Reddy,
Rohit Anand,
Phalguni Padhi
et al.
Abstract:A term male baby was born vaginally to a primi mother. An antenatal ultrasound revealed polyhydramnios and a distended stomach in the baby. At birth, the baby had well-defined areas of peeling skin on the face and blisters on the forearm region. The abdominal X-ray revealed a single gastric bubble, which is consistent with pyloric atresia and needs surgery. Pyloroplasty was initially performed, but it was unsuccessful. Therefore, a feeding jejunostomy and gastrostomy were performed. However, the baby developed… Show more
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