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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hamid Qazi, MD, BSc [2]
Overview
The hallmark of duodenal atresia is bilious emesis with in the first 48 hours of life. A positive history of persistent emesis and feeding difficulties is suggestive of duodenal atresia. The most common symptoms of duodenal atresia include bilious emesis, persistent emesis, and feeding difficulties.
History and Symptoms
The history and symptoms of duodenal atresia is as follows:[1][2][3]
- The hallmark of duodenal atresia is bilious vomiting.
- A positive history of persistent emesis and feeding difficulty is suggestive of duodenal atresia.
History
Patients with duodenal atresia may have a positive history of:
- Persistent vomiting
- Bilious emesis
- Feeding difficulties
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of duodenal atresia include:
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of duodenal atresia include:
References
- ↑ Freeman, SB; Torfs, CP; Romitti, PA; Royle, MH; Druschel, C; Hobbs, CA; Sherman, SL (2009). "Congenital gastrointestinal defects in Down syndrome: a report from the Atlanta and National Down Syndrome Projects". Clinical Genetics. 75 (2): 180–184. doi:10.1111/j.1399-0004.2008.01110.x. ISSN 0009-9163.
- ↑ Morris, Grant; Kennedy, Alfred; Cochran, William (2016). "Small Bowel Congenital Anomalies: a Review and Update". Current Gastroenterology Reports. 18 (4). doi:10.1007/s11894-016-0490-4. ISSN 1522-8037.
- ↑ Adams, Stephen D.; Stanton, Michael P. (2014). "Malrotation and intestinal atresias". Early Human Development. 90 (12): 921–925. doi:10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2014.09.017. ISSN 0378-3782.