Total intestinal atresia with failure of recanalization extending from the duodenum to the rectum: The first case report
2024
Total Intestinal Atresia Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Samha Raghad, Ali Hossam Tharwat, Msheik Layal, Khadra Tia, Zainab Aamer
Conclusion
The case highlights the need for better diagnostic tools and further research into the causes of total intestinal atresia.
Supporting Evidence
- Intestinal atresia is a common cause of intestinal blockage in newborns, affecting 1 in 5000 babies.
- Most cases of atresia involve the small intestine, with duodenal atresia being the most frequent.
- This case is the first documented instance of total intestinal atresia.
Takeaway
This study talks about a baby born with a serious condition where the intestines didn't form properly, making it impossible for them to eat normally.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through prenatal ultrasound and confirmed via exploratory laparotomy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A preterm neonate, gestational age 34 weeks, born to a 25-year-old primigravida mother.
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