Colonic atresia
Colonic atresia
Definition
Colonic atresia is a congenital intestinal malformation resulting in a non-latent segment of the colon and characterized by lower intestinal obstruction manifesting with abdominal distention and failure to pass meconium in newborns.
Also known as atresia of colon, colon atresia, colonic atresia, colonic atresia (disease), congenital atresia of colon — per MONDO
Also identified as
- MESH C562562 per MONDO
- NCIT C101024 per MONDO
- OMIM 303650 per MONDO
- Orphanet 1198 per MONDO
- SCTID 37054000 per MONDO
- UMLS C0266190 per MONDO
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 |
| Large intestine | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |