Intestinal atresia
Intestinal atresia
Definition
A congenital malformation characterized by the absence of a normal opening in a part of the intestine. It can occur either in the small or the large intestine.
Also known as atresia of the intestine, congenital intestinal atresia, intestinal atresia, intestinal atresia (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |