Multiple intestinal atresia

Multiple intestinal atresia

Definition

A rare form of intestinal atresia characterized by the presence of numerous atresic segments in the small bowel (duodenum) or large bowel and leading to symptoms of intestinal obstruction: vomiting, abdominal bloating and inability to pass meconium in newborns.

Also known as isolated multiple intestinal atresia, multiple intestinal atresia — per MONDO

Also identified as