We report a neonate who presented antenatally with fetal ascites and fetal anemia. An atresia is a congenital defect of a hollow viscus that results in complete obstruction of the lumen. Intestinal atresia accounts for approximately one third of all cases of neonatal intestinal obstruction. Small bowel atresia sba is one of the common causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction, with an incidence ranging from 1. Prenatal ultrasonography makes possible an early diagnosis and treatment with better survival.
Imper forate anus was the main cause of the obstruction 27. Duodenal atresia complete obliteration of the lumen. Abdominal radiographs in neonates with distal gastric atresia are characterized by a gasfilled markedly di lated stomach without distal intestinal air. Get a printable copy pdf file of the complete article 2. Despite some perceived improvements in diagnosis and management of neonatal intestinal obstruction, the mean age at time of presentation in this study was 7. Studies regarding clinical manifestations and specific histopathological features of neonatal intestinal atresia are scarce in indian literature. In the following article we describe a case of intestinal atresia detected during prenatal screening and the sub.
The cause of this remained uncertain until 2 weeks later when bowel dilatation was. Intestinal malrotation is the third most common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction, accounting for 11. There is controversy regarding pathogenesis of congenital atresia and stenosis of small bowel. Intestinal atresia is one of the most frequent causes of bowel obstruction in the newborn and can occur at any point in the gastrointestinal tract. Atresia ileal congenita pedro cuevas estandia summary congenital intestinal atresias have an incidence of 1 in 2,000 to one in 5,000 live births. Intestinal atresia refers to complete obstruction or. Patients should be monitored closely in a neonatal intensive. Intestinal atresia is the main cause of obstruction in the digestive tract in newborn. Pdf a comprehensive analysis of 51 neonates with congenital. Neonatal registered nurses rns, nurse practitioners np, physicians, surgeons. Intestinal atresia refers to when a part of the intestines is either blocked or absent. Duodenal stenosis is incomplete obstruction of the duodenal lumen and may present at. Histomorphological features of intestinal atresia and its. Experienced neonatal care and prompt total parenteral nutrition by.
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