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Posts tagged Barium Enema

When Pearce began projectile vomiting yellow bile a few days after birth, his nurse-mom knew right away that something was wrong. When an upper GI series came back “normal” she was assured that Pearce’s bilious emesis was not a cause for concern.

StoriesIMFDecember 5, 2018Newborn/Infant Diagnosis, With Volvulus, False Negative Upper GI, Nurse Mom, Barium Enema

Tyler's Intestinal Malrotation Story

Tyler’s GI issues began in infancy but he wasn’t diagnosed with intestinal malrotation until his teens. Since his initial Ladd’s procedure Tyler has undergone numerous surgeries for recurrent volvulus and adhesions.

StoriesIMFMay 17, 2018Recurrent Volvulus After Ladd's, Primary Symptom - Pain, Hirschsprung's, Down syndrome, Adhesion Related Disorder, With Volvulus, School Age Diagnosis, Barium Enema