Unusual association of brain hemorrhage and digestive tract occlusion: about two prenatal cases. Issue 12 (28th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Garofalo, Giulia; Tecco, Laura; Van Rysselberge, Michel; Van Bogaert, Patrick; Mergan, Frederic; Cassart, Marie
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 4:Issue 12(2016)
• Page Start: 1168
• Page End: 1171
• Publication Date: 2016-10-28
• Subjects: Brain hemorrhage -- digestive occlusion -- fetus -- peritonitis; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.731
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: We report two prenatal cases of an exceptional association of digestive tract atresia or perforation with brain hemorrhage. This combination worsens the prognosis leading to termination of pregnancy in one case. We outline the importance of a careful fetal brain examination on imaging in cases of prenatal "acute" abdominal insults. Abstract : We report two prenatal cases of an exceptional association of digestive tract atresia or perforation with brain hemorrhage. This combination worsens the prognosis leading to termination of pregnancy in one case. We outline the importance of a careful fetal brain examination on imaging in cases of prenatal "acute" abdominal insults.