Total intestinal atresia with failure of recanalization extending from the duodenum to the rectum: The first case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Intestinal atresia is a congenital condition characterized by the blockage or constriction of an intestine portion. It is caused by either a vascular issue or a failure of recanalization during fetal development. Surgery is essential for both a definitive diagnosis and therapy.

Case presentation

A preterm neonate (gestational age 34 weeks) was delivered by cesarean section due to polyhydramnios and complained of recurrent episodes of non-bilious vomiting after breastfeeding. Prenatal ultrasound revealed a double bubble sign, indicating intestinal atresia, while on contrast imaging, the contrast was refluxed from the stomach to the esophagus, the absence of gases in the intestine or colon suggested a gastric outlet obstruction. The atretic intestin

SUBMITTER: Samha R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11663982 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature