Multiple associated anomalies in a single patient of duodenal atresia: a case report
2008
Rare Case of Duodenal Atresia with Multiple Anomalies
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mirza Bilal, Ijaz Lubna, Saleem Muhammed, Sheikh Afzal
Primary Institution: Department of paediatric surgery, children hospital, Institute of child health, ferozepur road, Lahore, Pakistan
Hypothesis
Duodenal atresia is frequently associated with other congenital anomalies.
Conclusion
Duodenal atresia is often linked with multiple congenital anomalies, but having more than one in a single patient is very rare.
Supporting Evidence
- Duodenal atresia is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates.
- It is associated with other congenital anomalies like Down's syndrome and annular pancreas.
- The incidence of duodenal atresia is estimated as 1 in 6000–10000 births.
- Approximately half of all infants with duodenal atresia will also have a congenital anomaly of another organ system.
Takeaway
This study talks about a baby who had a blockage in his intestines and also had other problems, which is not very common.
Methodology
Case report detailing the presentation, diagnosis, and surgical intervention of a patient with duodenal atresia and multiple congenital anomalies.
Participant Demographics
A two-day-old male baby.
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