Intestinal atresia
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal atresia (pronounced in-tes-ti-nal a-tre-sia) is a medical condition that involves a complete closure of a portion of the intestine. The term "atresia" is derived from the Greek "atretos", meaning "not perforated".
Types
There are four types of intestinal atresia:
- Duodenal atresia: This is the most common type of intestinal atresia. It occurs when the first part of the small intestine (the duodenum) is closed off.
- Jejunal atresia: This type occurs when the middle part of the small intestine (the jejunum) is closed off.
- Ileal atresia: This type occurs when the last part of the small intestine (the ileum) is closed off.
- Colonic atresia: This is the rarest type of intestinal atresia. It occurs when a part of the large intestine (the colon) is closed off.
Symptoms
Symptoms of intestinal atresia can include abdominal distension, vomiting, and failure to pass meconium (the first stool of an infant).
Causes
The exact cause of intestinal atresia is unknown. However, it is believed to be related to problems with the blood supply to the intestines during fetal development.
Treatment
Treatment for intestinal atresia typically involves surgery to remove the closed-off portion of the intestine and reconnect the open ends.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Intestinal atresia
- Wikipedia's article - Intestinal atresia
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