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