Prenatal gastric perforation

Definition

Prenatal gastric perforation is a perforation or hole of the wall of the stomach that occurs while the baby is in utero. This is a rare and life-threatening condition in a neonate.

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Nearby in Digestive system disorders of fetus or newborn

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