Congenital obliteration of the lumen of the intestine, with the ILEUM involved in 50% of the cases and the JEJUNUM and DUODENUM following in frequency. It is the most frequent cause of INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION in NEWBORNS. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
A congenital defect with major fissure in the ABDOMINAL WALL lateral to, but not at, the UMBILICUS. This results in the extrusion of VISCERA. Unlike OMPHALOCELE, herniated structures in gastroschisis are not covered by a sac or PERITONEUM.
Progressive destruction or the absence of all or part of the extrahepatic BILE DUCTS, resulting in the complete obstruction of BILE flow. Usually, biliary atresia is found in infants and accounts for one third of the neonatal cholestatic JAUNDICE.
An infant during the first month after birth.
The degeneration and resorption of an OVARIAN FOLLICLE before it reaches maturity and ruptures.
Hindrance of the passage of luminal contents in the DUODENUM. Duodenal obstruction can be partial or complete, and caused by intrinsic or extrinsic factors. Simple obstruction is associated with diminished or stopped flow of luminal contents. Strangulating obstruction is associated with impaired blood flow to the duodenum in addition to obstructed flow of luminal contents.
Congenital abnormality characterized by the lack of full development of the ESOPHAGUS that commonly occurs with TRACHEOESOPHAGEAL FISTULA. Symptoms include excessive SALIVATION; GAGGING; CYANOSIS; and DYSPNEA.
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Congenital hernia of the abdominal wall: a differential diagnosis of fetal abdominal wall defects. (1/66)

A 28-year-old woman was referred at 33 weeks of gestation with suspected fetal intestinal atresia. Sonography showed a large extra-abdominal mass on the right of the normal umbilical cord insertion. Following Cesarean section at 36 weeks and immediate surgical treatment, the malformation was not definable either as an omphalocele or as gastroschisis. This reported case involves a previously undocumented malformation of the fetal abdominal wall described as a 'hernia' of the fetal abdominal wall.  (+info)

Bilious vomiting in the newborn: rapid diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. (2/66)

Bilious vomiting in newborns is an urgent condition that requires the immediate involvement of a team of pediatric surgeons and neonatologists for perioperative management. However, initial detection, evaluation and treatment are often performed by nurses, family physicians and general pediatricians. Bilious vomiting, with or without abdominal distention, is an initial sign of intestinal obstruction in newborns. A naso- or orogastric tube should be placed immediately to decompress the stomach. Physical examination should be followed by plain abdominal films. Dilated bowel loops and air-fluid levels suggest surgical obstruction. Contrast radiography may be required. Duodenal atresia, midgut malrotation and volvulus, jejunoileal atresia, meconium ileus and necrotizing enterocolitis are the most common causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction.  (+info)

Meconium peritonitis: prenatal diagnosis and postnatal management--a case report. (3/66)

The management of a case of antenatally diagnosed meconium peritonitis (MP) due to intrauterine intestinal perforation secondary to bowel atresia is reported. The literature is reviewed with reference to the significance and outcome of antenatally diagnosed MP.  (+info)

40 years' review of intestinal atresia. (4/66)

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the 40 years' experience of intestinal atresia and to introduce a new design of long-oblique anastomosis for disproportional loops of the intestine. METHODS: A total of 449 cases of congenital atresia of the small intestine were classified into three groups according to the embryopathology: high group (145 cases), including duodenal and high jejunal atresia; middle group (288), including ileo-jejunal atresia; and low group (16), including terminal ileal atresia. To analyze the survival rate and mode of treatment, we assigned the cases into 3 groups according to the year of admission: 1) 1956-1969 (173 cases), under the general pediatric surgical care; 2) 1970-1985 (147), under the specialty neonatal surgical care; and 3) 1986-1996 (129), with additional use of total parenteral nutrition. RESULTS: The ileojejunal atresia group (middle group) had the highest mortality rate (47.6%). The overall mortality rate decreased as the time went by, dropping from 64.7% in the early years down to 18.6% in the recent years, and no hospital death occurred in the recent couple of years. CONCLUSION: Besides the improvement of neonatal surgical techniques, selecting a proper surgical procedure according to the embryopathology is essential to the reduction of mortality. The long-oblique anastomosis is particularly acceptable in China at present for marked disproportional loops.  (+info)

Maternal medication use and risks of gastroschisis and small intestinal atresia. (5/66)

Gastroschisis and small intestinal atresia (SIA) are birth defects that are thought to arise from vascular disruption of fetal mesenteric vessels. Previous studies of gastroschisis have suggested that risk is increased for maternal use of vasoactive over-the-counter medications, including specific analgesics and decongestants. This retrospective study evaluated the relation between maternal use of cough/cold/analgesic medications and risks of gastroschisis and SIA. From 1995 to 1999, the mothers of 206 gastroschisis cases, 126 SIA cases, and 798 controls in the United States and Canada were interviewed about medication use and illnesses. Risks of gastroschisis were elevated for use of aspirin (odds ratio = 2.7, 95% confidence interval: 1.2, 5.9), pseudoephedrine (odds ratio = 1.8, 95% confidence interval: 1.0, 3.2), acetaminophen (odds ratio = 1.5, 95% confidence interval: 1.1, 2.2), and pseudoephedrine combined with acetaminophen (odds ratio = 4.2, 95% confidence interval: 1.9, 9.2). Risks of SIA were increased for any use of pseudoephedrine (odds ratio = 2.0, 95% confidence interval: 1.0, 4.0) and for use of pseudoephedrine in combination with acetaminophen (odds ratio = 3.0, 95% confidence interval: 1.1, 8.0). Reported fever, upper respiratory infection, and allergy were not associated with risks of either defect. These findings add more evidence that aspirin use in early pregnancy increases risk of gastroschisis. Although pseudoephedrine has previously been shown to increase gastroschisis risk, findings of this study raise questions about interactions between medications and possible confounding by underlying illness.  (+info)

Donor immune reconstitution after liver-small bowel transplantation for multiple intestinal atresia with immunodeficiency. (6/66)

The syndrome of multiple intestinal atresia with immunodeficiency is a rare, invariably fatal congenital disorder. At 16 months of age, a child with this syndrome underwent liver-small bowel transplantation from a 1-of-6 HLA-matched donor. He acquired full enteral tolerance and normal liver function and has never shown evidence of allograft rejection. After mild graft-versus-host disease developed, studies revealed that more than 99% of his CD3(+) lymphocytes and 50% of his CD19(+) lymphocytes were of donor origin, whereas granulocytes and monocytes remained of recipient origin. He synthesizes polyclonal immunoglobulin G (IgG), IgA, and IgM and has developed antibodies to cytomegalovirus (CMV) and parainfluenza 3. His T lymphocytes are predominately CD3(+)CD4(-)CD8(-) with T-cell receptor gammadelta heterodimers and CD3(+)CD4(-)CD8(+) with CD8alphaalpha homodimers, populations consistent with an intraepithelial lymphocyte phenotypic profile. We postulate that he has engrafted a donor intestine-derived immune system and is incapable of rejecting his engrafted organs.  (+info)

Complicated intestinal atresias. (7/66)

In this group of 45 intestinal atresia patients (duodenum, 16; jejunum, 24; ileum five) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, individual hospitalizations ranged up to 245 days. Twelve patients required multiple operations, and the overall mortality rate was 22% (ten patients). While the patients with duodenal atresia had the greatest incidence of other congenital anomalies, including Down's syndrome, the patients with jejunal atresia presented with the most challenging surgical problems. Of the 24 jejunal atresia patients, only three had a single, simple area of obstruction. The remainder were complicated by other gastrointestinal lesions (five patients), by multiple areas of atresia (seven patients) including those in one surviving patient with 22 separate atretic segments, and by the Christmas tree deformity (nine patients). Intraoperative management of the complicated atresia should include: 1) grouping of multiple atresias during resection, 2) adequate resection of the dilated proximal atonic loop, 3) end-to-end anastomoses, 4) avoidance of intraluminal catheters, 5) additional resection of a segment of the distal loop in the Christmas tree deformity and 6) consideration of the shish kebab technique for multiple atretic webs. Postoperative management should involve early intravenous nutrition and repeated exploration for continued obstruction.  (+info)

Congenital jejunal and ileal atresia: natural prenatal sonographic history and association with neonatal outcome. (8/66)

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe the prenatal sonographic features and natural course of congenital jejunal and ileal atresia and correlate the findings with neonatal outcomes. METHODS: We identified all neonates with surgically confirmed jejunal or ileal atresia that had prenatal sonography and neonatal surgery in our center from January 1, 1995, to April 1, 2005. Sonography reports and images were reviewed, without knowledge of neonatal outcomes, for features of intestinal obstruction. Obstetric and neonatal outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS: Fifteen (60%) of 25 offspring with atresias (10 jejunal, 4 ileal, and 1 jejunoileal) had sonography, of which 13 (86.6%) had features of atresia. Findings, number of affected fetuses, and gestational age at recognition included fetal echogenic bowel (n = 8), mean +/- SD, 21.3 +/- 3.8 weeks (range, 17.7-28.4 weeks); enlarged stomach (n = 5), 27.5 +/- 5.0 weeks (range, 22.0-34.3 weeks); dilated bowel (n = 13), 27.8 +/- 5.8 weeks (range, 18.3-35.9 weeks); and polyhydramnios (n = 6), 33.3 +/- 1.7 weeks (range, 31.0-35.6 weeks). No fetus with ileal atresia had an enlarged stomach or polyhydramnios. Delivery occurred at a mean of 34.7 +/- 3.6 weeks, with 9 (60%) cesarean deliveries. Neonatal outcomes of age at surgery, neonatal intensive care unit days, hospital days, total parenteral nutrition days, and death were similar whether or not fetal echogenic bowel, enlarged stomach, dilated bowel, or polyhydramnios was present. Likewise, these outcomes did not vary by type of atresia or time of diagnosis (prenatal or neonatal). CONCLUSIONS: Jejunal and ileal atresia have specific sonographic patterns allowing specific prenatal diagnoses in most affected fetuses. Prenatal sonographic findings and time of diagnosis did not affect neonatal outcome.  (+info)

Intestinal atresia is a congenital condition characterized by the absence or complete closure of a portion of the intestine, preventing the passage of digested food from the stomach to the remaining part of the intestines. This results in a blockage in the digestive system, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly after birth. The condition can occur anywhere along the small or large intestine and may affect either a single segment or multiple segments of the intestine.

There are several types of intestinal atresia, including:

1. Jejunal atresia: A closure or absence in the jejunum, a part of the small intestine located between the duodenum and ileum.
2. Ileal atresia: A closure or absence in the ileum, the lower portion of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine (cecum).
3. Colonic atresia: A closure or absence in the colon, a part of the large intestine responsible for storing and eliminating waste.
4. Duodenal atresia: A closure or absence in the duodenum, the uppermost portion of the small intestine that receives chyme (partially digested food) from the stomach.
5. Multiple atresias: When more than one segment of the intestines is affected by atresia.

The exact cause of intestinal atresia remains unclear, but it is believed to be related to disruptions in fetal development during pregnancy. Treatment typically involves surgical correction to reconnect the affected segments of the intestine and restore normal digestive function. The prognosis for infants with intestinal atresia depends on the severity and location of the atresia, as well as any associated conditions or complications.

Gastroschisis is a congenital abdominal wall defect, characterized by an opening, usually to the right of the umbilical cord, through which the abdominal organs such as the intestines protrude. It's typically not covered by a sac or membrane. The exact cause of gastroschisis is unknown, but it's thought to be related to disrupted blood flow in the area where the abdominal wall develops during pregnancy. This condition is usually detected prenatally through ultrasound and requires surgical repair shortly after birth.

Biliary atresia is a rare, progressive liver disease in infants and children, characterized by the inflammation, fibrosis, and obstruction of the bile ducts. This results in the impaired flow of bile from the liver to the intestine, leading to cholestasis (accumulation of bile in the liver), jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), and eventually liver cirrhosis and failure if left untreated.

The exact cause of biliary atresia is not known, but it is believed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can occur as an isolated condition or in association with other congenital anomalies. The diagnosis of biliary atresia is typically made through imaging studies, such as ultrasound and cholangiography, and confirmed by liver biopsy.

The standard treatment for biliary atresia is a surgical procedure called the Kasai portoenterostomy, which aims to restore bile flow from the liver to the intestine. In this procedure, the damaged bile ducts are removed and replaced with a loop of intestine that is connected directly to the liver. The success of the Kasai procedure depends on several factors, including the age at diagnosis and surgery, the extent of liver damage, and the skill and experience of the surgeon.

Despite successful Kasai surgery, many children with biliary atresia will eventually develop cirrhosis and require liver transplantation. The prognosis for children with biliary atresia has improved significantly over the past few decades due to earlier diagnosis, advances in surgical techniques, and better postoperative care. However, it remains a challenging condition that requires close monitoring and multidisciplinary management by pediatric hepatologists, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals.

A newborn infant is a baby who is within the first 28 days of life. This period is also referred to as the neonatal period. Newborns require specialized care and attention due to their immature bodily systems and increased vulnerability to various health issues. They are closely monitored for signs of well-being, growth, and development during this critical time.

Follicular atresia is a physiological process that occurs in the ovary, where follicles (fluid-filled sacs containing immature eggs or oocytes) undergo degeneration and disappearance. This process begins after the primordial follicle stage and continues throughout a woman's reproductive years. At birth, a female has approximately 1 to 2 million primordial follicles, but only about 400 of these will mature and release an egg during her lifetime. The rest undergo atresia, which is a natural process that helps regulate the number of available eggs and maintain hormonal balance within the body.

The exact mechanisms that trigger follicular atresia are not fully understood, but it is believed to be influenced by various factors such as hormonal imbalances, oxidative stress, and apoptosis (programmed cell death). In some cases, accelerated or excessive follicular atresia can lead to infertility or early menopause.

Duodenal obstruction is a medical condition characterized by the blockage or impediment of the normal flow of contents through the duodenum, which is the first part of the small intestine. This blockage can be partial or complete and can be caused by various factors such as:

1. Congenital abnormalities: Duodenal atresia or stenosis, where there is a congenital absence or narrowing of a portion of the duodenum.
2. Inflammatory conditions: Duodenitis, Crohn's disease, or tumors that cause swelling and inflammation in the duodenum.
3. Mechanical obstructions: Gallstones, tumors, strictures, or adhesions (scar tissue) from previous surgeries can physically block the duodenum.
4. Neuromuscular disorders: Conditions like progressive systemic sclerosis or amyloidosis that affect the neuromuscular function of the intestines can lead to duodenal obstruction.

Symptoms of duodenal obstruction may include nausea, vomiting (often with bilious or fecal matter), abdominal pain, distention, and decreased bowel movements. Diagnosis typically involves imaging studies such as X-rays, CT scans, or upper gastrointestinal series to visualize the blockage. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but may involve surgery, endoscopic procedures, or medications to manage symptoms and address the obstruction.

Esophageal atresia is a congenital condition in which the esophagus, the tube that connects the throat to the stomach, does not develop properly. In most cases, the upper esophagus ends in a pouch instead of connecting to the lower esophagus and stomach. This condition prevents food and liquids from reaching the stomach, leading to difficulty swallowing and feeding problems in newborn infants. Esophageal atresia often occurs together with a congenital defect called tracheoesophageal fistula, in which there is an abnormal connection between the esophagus and the windpipe (trachea).

The medical definition of 'Esophageal Atresia' is:

A congenital anomaly characterized by the absence of a normal connection between the upper esophagus and the stomach, resulting in the separation of the proximal and distal esophageal segments. The proximal segment usually ends in a blind pouch, while the distal segment may communicate with the trachea through a tracheoesophageal fistula. Esophageal atresia is often associated with other congenital anomalies and can cause serious complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly after birth.

An encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work containing articles on various topics, usually arranged in alphabetical order. In the context of medicine, a medical encyclopedia is a collection of articles that provide information about a wide range of medical topics, including diseases and conditions, treatments, tests, procedures, and anatomy and physiology. Medical encyclopedias may be published in print or electronic formats and are often used as a starting point for researching medical topics. They can provide reliable and accurate information on medical subjects, making them useful resources for healthcare professionals, students, and patients alike. Some well-known examples of medical encyclopedias include the Merck Manual and the Stedman's Medical Dictionary.

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  • Infants with stenosis instead of atresia are often not discovered until several days after birth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jejunoileal atresia (JIA) and stenosis are major causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. (medscape.com)
  • Intestinal atresia or stenosis can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and the anatomic location of the obstruction determines the clinical presentation. (medscape.com)
  • Most newborns with an intestinal obstruction present with abdominal distention and bilious emesis in the first 2 days of life, though the presentation can be delayed for weeks in infants with stenosis. (medscape.com)
  • Because excessive or insufficient hormone levels can cause atresia, the use of growth factors may improve long-term outcomes for children with small intestinal atresia and stenosis in the future. (medscape.com)
  • If instead the passageway was just narrowed, then it's referred to as intestinal stenosis -oftentimes these are both just lumped together as intestinal atresia and stenosis. (osmosis.org)
  • Duodenal atresia or stenosis is where the first section-the duodenum -is affected. (osmosis.org)
  • In duodenal atresia , this vacuolation process fails, and the duodenum doesn't recanalize properly, resulting in atresia or stenosis of the duodenum . (osmosis.org)
  • In intestinal stenosis, the intestine has narrowed so much that it's difficult for nutrients to move through. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Although these conditions are all forms of colonic obstruction, they are different from atresia and stenosis and thus are more completely reviewed elsewhere. (medscape.com)
  • Colonic atresia and congenital stenosis are uncommon lesions. (medscape.com)
  • Surgical correction is the mainstay of therapy for atresia and stenosis. (medscape.com)
  • The feature common to both atresia and stenosis is intestinal blockage, either partial or complete. (medscape.com)
  • Morbidity and mortality are usually linked with other medical conditions, such as short-bowel syndrome and cardiac anomalies, often associated with duodenal atresia (predominantly in infants with Down syndrome ), prematurity , respiratory distress syndrome or cystic fibrosis , other congenital anomalies, the complexity of the lesion, and surgical complications. (medscape.com)
  • The underlying cause of duodenal atresia isn't known, although it's commonly associated with trisomy 21 , also known as Down syndrome , suggesting that it's likely due to genetic defects affecting normal development. (osmosis.org)
  • Should we be concerned about jejunoileal atresia during repair of duodenal atresia? (childrensmercy.org)
  • The influence of trisomy 21 on the incidence and severity of congenital heart defects in patients with duodenal atresia. (childrensmercy.org)
  • Laparoscopic duodenal atresia repair using surgical U-clips: a novel technique. (childrensmercy.org)
  • Duodenal atresia occurs in less than 5% of live newborns. (medigraphic.com)
  • We present the case of a premature very low weight newborn in whom duodenal atresia was suspected with a thoracoabdominal X ray. (medigraphic.com)
  • Laparoscopic duodenostomy and duodenal atresia. (medigraphic.com)
  • Steyaert H, Valla JS, Van Hoarde E. Diaphragmatic duodenal atresia: laparoscopic repair. (medigraphic.com)
  • A nasogastric tube was passed to decompress the bowels and eviscerated organs cleaned with warm saline and examined for perforations, necrosis, atresia and malrotation, but none was found. (scirp.org)
  • The duodenum may also be involved and intestinal malrotation has been described. (arizona.edu)
  • The topics covered will be abdominal wall defects, intestinal atresias and malrotation, esophageal atresia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, necrotizing enterocolitis, anorectal malformations, hepatobilairy pathologies and congenital pulmonary airway malformations. (ipeg.org)
  • Expert care for children with esophageal atresia and related conditions, from the team at Columbia/NYP's Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital. (columbiasurgery.org)
  • Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a rare birth defect occurring in 1 in 2,500-4,000 babies where the esophagus fails to properly connect the mouth to the stomach. (columbiasurgery.org)
  • Please investigate our resources, including our specialty clinic, Researching Esophageal Atresia for Children's Health (REACH). (columbiasurgery.org)
  • Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare congenital condition (present at birth) in which the esophagus fails to connect to the stomach as it should and ends in a blind pouch instead. (columbiasurgery.org)
  • Surveillance in Patients with Esophageal Atresia. (columbiasurgery.org)
  • Causes of esophageal atresia are not fully understood. (columbiasurgery.org)
  • Suspected esophageal atresia may be diagnosed through several steps. (columbiasurgery.org)
  • The Researching Esophageal Atresia for Children's Health (REACH) Clinic uses a minimally invasive surgical approach for EA repair, using three small incisions in the chest, whenever possible. (columbiasurgery.org)
  • His special interests include neonatal anomalies such as esophageal/intestinal atresia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia and congenital lung anomalies. (umms.org)
  • Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare birth defect in which a baby is born without part of the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach). (childrenshospital.org)
  • The Foker process is an innovative procedure that is used to treat some forms of esophageal atresia. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Intestinal atresia is any congenital malformation of the structure of the intestine that causes bowel obstruction. (wikipedia.org)
  • In type IIIb, also known as the "apple peel" or "Christmas tree" deformity, the atresia affects the jejunum, and the intestine is often malrotated with most of the mesenteric arteries absent. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1911, Fockens reported the first successful surgical repair of a patient with small-intestine atresia. (medscape.com)
  • Combined immunodeficiency with intestinal atresias (CID-IA) is a rare, severe disorder in which parts of the small intestine fail to develop properly. (primaryimmune.org)
  • With intestinal atresia , atresia refers to a passageway that's closed or gone completely, so intestinal atresia is when a malformation during fetal development results an absent portion of the small or large intestine . (osmosis.org)
  • Non- duodenal intestinal atresias or stenoses, like those affecting the jejunum or ileum, or even affected the large intestine like the colon , are generally not a result of recanalization, and instead are more likely to result from ischemic injury , meaning lack of bloodflow, to the developing gut. (osmosis.org)
  • Santilli T, Chen C, Schullinger J. Management of congenital atresia of the intestine. (medigraphic.com)
  • Rarely, children with gastroschisis have a narrowing or absence of a portion of intestine (intestinal atresia) or twisting of the intestine. (medlineplus.gov)
  • After birth, these intestinal malformations can lead to problems with digestive function, further loss of intestinal tissue, and a condition called short bowel syndrome that occurs when areas of the small intestine are missing, causing dehydration and poor absorption of nutrients. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Doctors suspected the problem was an intestinal atresia - a portion of the intestine was blocked, affecting digestion and bowel movement. (wclk.com)
  • This is more common in duodenal and oesophageal atresia. (wikipedia.org)
  • [ 2 ] Atresia can also develop in patients with gastroschisis and those with meconium ileus. (medscape.com)
  • Intestinal damage causes impairment of the muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract (peristalsis) in most children with gastroschisis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Though reported cases are very limited, outcomes have been guarded in this disorder due to extreme difficulty in correcting the intestinal abnormalities and preventing life-threatening infections. (primaryimmune.org)
  • The core complex of Stromme syndrome consists of intestinal atresia and ocular abnormalities of the anterior segment. (arizona.edu)
  • A retrospective observational clinical study in 50 infants with GS using the association of intestinal abnormalities, impossibility of primary closure of the abdominal defect and reoperation necessity as classification criteria for the disease. (bvsalud.org)
  • for instance a malformation that occurs along or spans the length of the jejunum and the ileum is termed jejunoileal atresia. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 1955, Louw and Barnard demonstrated the role of late intrauterine mesenteric vascular accidents as the likely cause of jejunoileal atresias, rather than the previously accepted theory of inadequate recanalization of the intestinal tract. (medscape.com)
  • In jejunoileal atresia (JIA), distal intestinal segments lack exposure to amniotic fluid-containing carbohydrates. (uzh.ch)
  • citation needed] An inherited form - familial multiple intestinal atresia - has also been described. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is most common in jejunal atresia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Occasionally, there may be jaundice, which is most common in jejunal atresia. (wikipedia.org)
  • mRNA expression of the transporters SGLT1, GLUT1, GLUT2, GLUT5, and GLUT7 was measured in neonate samples proximal and distal of the atresia as well as in adult duodenum, ileum, and colon. (uzh.ch)
  • Abdominal tenderness or an abdominal mass are not generally seen as symptoms of intestinal atresia. (wikipedia.org)
  • Resultados: Os resultados da análise do primeiro momento demonstram que a dilatação da alça intestinal extra-abdominal (AIEA), dilatação da alça intestinal intraabdominal (AIIA) e polidrâmnio foram preditivos de GC. (usp.br)
  • When the abdominal wall defect is repaired and normal intestinal function is recovered, the vast majority of affected individuals have no health problems related to the repaired defect later in life. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The risk of death from intestinal perforation in typhoid fever is more than four times when compared with patients without perforation. (bvsalud.org)
  • [ 3 ] The survival of patients with intestinal obstruction has markedly improved over the past few decades as a result of an improved understanding of intestinal physiology and the etiologic factors of the condition, refinements in pediatric anesthesia, and advances in the surgical and perioperative care of newborns. (medscape.com)
  • Intestinal atresia is the main cause of digestive tract obstruction in newborns. (medigraphic.com)
  • We assessed in human newborns, the impact of intestinal maturation and obstruction on mucosal monosaccharide transporter expression. (uzh.ch)
  • METHODS: Samples were obtained from 10 newborns operated for small intestinal atresia and from 17 adults undergoing gastroduodenoscopy and/or ileocolonoscopy. (uzh.ch)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Human newborns lack small intestinal fructose transporter GLUT5 protein expression and small intestinal atresia does not affect the expression of hexose transporters. (uzh.ch)
  • Intestinal atresia can also by classified by the type of malformation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fourteen percent of children were subjected to a primary silo interposition and 24% had associated intestinal malformation. (bvsalud.org)
  • Catherine’s file indicates that her condition is postoperative congenital intestinal obstruction and anal atresia. (awaa.org)
  • citation needed] A third of infants with intestinal atresia are born prematurely or with low birth weight. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] If not diagnosed in utero, infants with intestinal atresia are typically diagnosed at day 1 or day 2 after presenting with eating problems, vomiting, and/or failure to have a bowel movement. (wikipedia.org)
  • About 10% of infants with jejunal or ileal atresia have cystic fibrosis and meconium ileus. (medscape.com)
  • Infants do well following intestinal surgery. (arizona.edu)
  • Multiple gastrointestinal atresias with cystic dilatation of the biliary duct. (childrensmercy.org)
  • The colon is the rarest site of atresia in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. (medscape.com)
  • The intestinal atresia seems to involve the jejunum primarily and is usually surgically correctable. (arizona.edu)
  • The distension is more generalised the further down the bowel the atresia is located and is thus most prominent with ileal atresia. (wikipedia.org)
  • The most common cause of non-duodenal intestinal atresia is a vascular accident in utero that leads to decreased intestinal perfusion and ischemia of the respective segment of bowel. (wikipedia.org)
  • citation needed] In the case that the superior mesenteric artery, or another major intestinal artery, is occluded, large segments of bowel can be entirely underdeveloped (Type III). (wikipedia.org)
  • Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease in which parts of a child's intestinal tract become inflamed. (childrenshospital.org)
  • In colonic atresia, the problem is complete bowel obstruction. (medscape.com)
  • [ 9 ] The use of TAC as the primary immunosuppressant in small bowel transplantation as well as improved surgical techniques, the availability of an increased array of potent immunosuppressive medications, infection prophylaxis, and suitable patient selection have contributed to the reality of this procedure for a growing number of patients who are total parenteral nutrition (TPN)-dependent and have permanent intestinal failure. (medscape.com)
  • Small Intestinal Adenocarcinoma Arising at the Anastomotic Site after Kasai Operation for Biliary Atresia: A Case Report and Literature Review. (bvsalud.org)
  • however, missing the association before reconnecting the intestinal tract can lead to repeat operations, poor outcome, and increased mortality. (medscape.com)
  • Using this approach, the laboratory has identified several new gene defects, including DOCK2 deficiency, TTC7A deficiency (responsible for combined immune deficiency and intestinal atresias), HOIP deficiency (a cause of immune deficiency and autoinflammatory disease), EXTL3 deficiency (associating severe T-cell immunodeficiency, skeletal dysplasia, and neurodevelopmental delay), PAX1 deficiency and SASH3 deficiency. (nih.gov)
  • The most prominent symptom of intestinal atresia is bilious vomiting soon after birth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Kimura K, Loening-Baucke Y. Bilious vomiting in the newborn: rapid diagnosis of intestinal obstruction. (medigraphic.com)
  • Although the etiology of colonic atresia has traditionally been believed to be related to antenatal mesenteric vascular accidents, a 2005 study suggests that defects in the fibroblast growth factor 10 (FGF10) pathway may be involved. (medscape.com)
  • Intestinal Atresia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (childrensmercy.org)
  • Intestinal transplantation in children with multiple intestinal atresias and immunodeficiency. (childrensmercy.org)
  • Ileal atresia can also result as a complication of meconium ileus. (wikipedia.org)
  • either during a routine sonogram which shows a dilated intestinal segment due to the blockage, or by the development of polyhydramnios (the buildup of too much amniotic fluid in the uterus). (wikipedia.org)
  • Their baby was born with an intestinal blockage that required surgery and died during the procedure. (wxpr.org)
  • Patients may have intestinal atresia in multiple locations. (wikipedia.org)
  • The specific type of intestinal atresia is named depending on what section of the intestines is affected. (osmosis.org)
  • Intestinal atresia means that your child's intestines haven't formed correctly. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Gas and stool cannot pass, and the colonic segment above the atresia becomes distended. (medscape.com)
  • This leads to narrowing, or in the most severe cases, complete obliteration of the intestinal lumen. (wikipedia.org)
  • Intestinal obstruction increases the enterohepatic circulation of bilirubin and often results in jaundice. (medscape.com)
  • Hirschsprung's disease occurs when intestinal nerve cells don't develop properly. (childrenshospital.org)
  • Background: Hirschsprung's disease (HD) is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in children. (bvsalud.org)