Duodenal atresia
Definition
Duodenal atresia is a condition in which the first part of the small bowel (the duodenum) has not developed properly. It is not open and cannot allow the passage of stomach contents.
Duodenal atresia or stenosis (double bubble sign)
Cardiac defects - The most common defects are endocardial cushion defect with atrial and ventricular septal defects.
Echogenic bowel (the bowel reflects sound waves) ...
One third of infants have congenital heart disease, and one third have duodenal atresia. (Both can be present in the same infant.) Affected people can survive to middle or old age.
It is associated with a major risk for heart malformations, a lesser risk of duodenal atresia (part of the small intestines is not developed), and a minor but still significant risk of acute leukemia.
chorionic villi sampling, cleft lip, cleft palate, condom, cone biopsy, Crohn's disease, Cushing's syndrome, CVS, cystic fibrosis, DES, diabetes, diabetes mellitus, diethylstilbesterol, doppler ultrasound, Down's syndrome, duodenal atresia, ...
Esophageal atresia or duodenal atresia
One third of patients experience blocked airways during sleep
Increased incidence of dementia in older ages ...
other digestive tract problems (such as diaphragmatic hernia, duodenal atresia or imperforate anus)
heart problems (such as ventricular septal defect, Tetralogy of Fallot or patent ductus arteriosus) ...
Esophageal atresia or duodenal atresia
Sleep problems (eg, blocked airways during sleep, daytime sleepiness, sleep anxiety, sleep walking)
Increased incidence of dementia in older ages ...
Duodenal atresia ... cessation of urination
Duodenal atresia tetralogy of Fallot ... cessation of urination
Dup (2) (q33-qter) ... urinary reflux
Dup (3) (pter-p24) ... urinary reflux
Duplication of urethra ... urinary incontinence ...
Gastrointestinal disorders, such as duodenal atresia, esophageal atresia, gastroschisis, and diaphragmatic hernia
Brain and nervous system (neurological) problems, such as anencephaly and myotonic dystrophy ...
In most cases, the blockage occurs in the esophagus (esophageal atresia) or in part of the small intestine (duodenal atresia).
Down syndrome (possible duodenal atresia, Hirschsprung's disease, intestinal obstruction, wide spacing between 1st and 2nd toes)
Cephalohematoma
24-48 h ...
Alveolar capillary dysplasia associated with duodenal atresia: Ultrasonographic findings of… more…
Analysis of FOXF1 and the FOX Gene… ...
Early and massive vomiting, which may be a sign of a gastrointestinal blockage, such as esophageal atresia and duodenal atresia
Hearing problems, probably caused by regular ear infections
Hip problems and risk of dislocation ...
Birth defects involving the heart such as an atrial septal defect or ventricular septal defect
Eye problems such as cataracts
Gastrointestinal blockages such as esophageal atresia and duodenal atresia
Hearing problems
Hip dislocation
Sleep apnea ...
Intestinal atresia (Duodenal atresia) - Imperforate anus - Meckel's diverticulum - Hirschsprung's disease - Intestinal malrotation - Persistent cloaca
Pancreas
Annular pancreas - Accessory pancreas - Pancreas divisum
Other ...
include visual problems and premature cataracts, hearing problems that can be caused by chronic ear infections, underactive thyroid gland which can cause weight gain and problems with blockages in the gastrointestinal tract such as duodenal atresia.
Annular pancreas is strongly associated with duodenal atresia, and with other atresias of the gastrointestinal tract and with trisomy 21 (Down's syndrome). For a general description, see annular pancreas.
 See also: Atresia, Down syndrome, Symptom, Surgery, Trisomy
  
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