Triple bubble sign
Last revised by Joshua Yap on 4 Oct 2023
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Bickle I, Yap J, Sharma R, et al. Triple bubble sign. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-56237
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20 Oct 2017,
Ian Bickle ◉
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The triple bubble sign is the classic radiographic appearance observed in jejunal atresia 1,2. The appearance is due to a proximal obstruction caused by the atretic jejunum. It is equivalent to the double bubble sign, but a third bubble is seen because of proximal jejunal distention.
References
- 1. Amole AO, Johnson AW, Adesiyun OA. The diagnostic value of the triple bubble sign in proximal jejunal atresia: a case report. African journal of medicine and medical sciences. 32 (1): 95-8. Pubmed
- 2. Tongsong T, Chanprapaph P. Triple bubble sign: a marker of proximal jejunal atresia. International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. 68 (2): 149-50. Pubmed
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