| Duodenal atresia is a circumstance in which the best | | | | pain. The clinical presentation depends on the degree |
| region of the tiny intestine has not developed | | | | of atresia or stenosis that is present. Bilious vomiting |
| decently. The reason of duodenal atresia is | | | | without abdominal distention is the cardinal sign in the |
| unidentified, but it is thought to ensue from problems | | | | patient with a duodenal obstruction. High grade |
| during an embryo's growth in which the duodenum | | | | obstructions will obviously present within the first few |
| does not usually alter from a strong to a tube-like | | | | days of life. Less severe obstructions may allow a |
| system. Duodenal atresia is frequently associated | | | | child to go several months or even years prior to |
| with new birth defects. Other associated anomalies | | | | diagnosis. |
| include lymphangiomatous cysts of the mesentery, | | | | The diagnosis of duodenal atresia is usually confirmed |
| vertebral anomalies, nightclub feet, inborn eye | | | | by radiography. Once the disorder is suspected, |
| disease, psychological retardation, and meckel's | | | | infants should receive nothing by mouth, and an NGT |
| diverticulum. Duodenal atresia can sometimes be | | | | should be placed to decompress the stomach. |
| discovered during pregnancy as it frequently shows | | | | Duodenal atresia is repaired in an operation under |
| upward on antenatal ultrasound scanning. One third of | | | | general anaesthetic, which lasts around 90 minutes. |
| all children with duodenal atresia have downs | | | | Dehydration and electrolyte abnormalities are |
| syndrome. It is too associated with polyhydramnios, | | | | corrected by providing fluids through an intravenous |
| which is increased amniotic fluid in the womb. | | | | tube. An evaluation for other congenital anomalies |
| In infants with duodenal atresia, or blockage, the | | | | should be performed. Surgery to correct the |
| digestive tract does not function. Some babies with | | | | duodenal blockage is necessary, but is not an |
| this condition are born prematurely. Many babies | | | | emergency. The surgical approach will depend on the |
| appear well at birth but when they start to feed, | | | | nature of the abnormality. After surgery, there may |
| they are sick and their vomit is green. Duodenal | | | | be late complications such as duodenal swelling, |
| stenosis, or narrowing, can cause loss of appetite, | | | | intestinal motility problems, or gastroesophageal |
| failure to gain weight, vomiting, a sensation of filling | | | | reflux. Occasionally, interposing a segment of colon |
| up quickly, or excessive hunger. The condition can | | | | between the esophageal segments may be required. |
| also cause a swollen abdomen and colicky, crampy | | | | |