A newborn had a bilious vomiting after 6 hours of bih. X-ray of the abdomen shows double bubble sign. This is a feature of:
First, the double bubble sign on an abdominal X-ray is classic for certain intestinal obstructions. Bilious vomiting in a newborn is a red flag for something like intestinal atresia or malrotation with volvulus. But the double bubble specifically is a key clue.
I remember that the double bubble sign is when there are two air-filled bubbles in the stomach and the first part of the duodenum. So, if there's a blockage beyond the duodenum, air can't pass, leading to air in the stomach and duodenum. That would fit with duodenal atresia.
Other possibilities include jejunal atresia, but that might present with a different X-ray. Malrotation with volvulus can cause obstruction but might not always show the double bubble. Intestinal malrotation is more about the position of the intestines, but the double bubble is more specific for duodenal atresia.
So the correct answer is probably duodenal atresia. Let me check the options again. The question mentions the options are A-D, but they're not listed here. But the correct answer is likely D, assuming the options include duodenal atresia.
Wait, the user didn't provide the options. Hmm. But the core concept here is the double bubble sign indicating duodenal atresia. The explanation should focus on that. The clinical pearl is that bilious vomiting in a newborn with double bubble is a classic sign of duodenal atresia, which is often associated with Down syndrome. That's a high-yield fact for exams.
**Core Concept**
The "double bubble sign" on abdominal X-ray is a classic radiographic finding in **duodenal atresia**, characterized by air in the stomach and proximal duodenum with no air beyond the obstruction. Bilious vomiting in a newborn is a red flag for **distal intestinal obstruction**, as bile is typically not present in proximal obstructions.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
Duodenal atresia causes a complete obstruction at the **second or third portion of the duodenum**, preventing air from passing beyond. This results in the **stomach and proximal duodenum filling with air** (forming two bubbles) while the distal intestine remains collapsed. Bilious vomiting occurs because the **ampulla of Vater** is distal to the obstruction, allowing bile to reflux into the duodenum. This condition is strongly associated with **Down syndrome (trisomy 21)** and requires urgent surgical intervention.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** *Jejunal atresia* typically presents with a "string sign" on X-ray, not a double bubble.
**Option B:** *Malrotation with volvulus* causes bilious vomiting but lacks the double bubble sign; instead, it may show **corkscrew dilatation** of the jejunum.
**Option C:** *Pyloric stenosis* causes non-bilious vomiting and is diagnosed via **pyloric muscle thickening** on ultrasound, not a double bubble.
**Clinical Pearl /