CONGENINTAL ANOMALIES IN THE DIGISTIVE SYSTEM

Question 1

– is an opening in the roof of the mouth so that foods and liquids may pass up to the nose.

Answer 1

Cleft Palate

Question 2

– a congenital anomaly wherein the esophagus is closed at some point and may communicate with the trachea.

Answer 2

Esophageal Atresia

Question 3

– is a narrowing of the pyloric canal causing obstruction at the distal end of the stomach, usually detected in early infancy.

Answer 3

Pyloric Stenosis

Question 4

– is a rupture that causes protrusion of an organ either through a weak part in the wall or part where the wall has not formed. (e.g. Diaphragmatic, Hiatal, Inguinal Hernia, etc.

Answer 4

Hernia

Question 5

– a complete closure of the anal opening.

Answer 5

Imperforate Anus

Question 6

– is a diverticulum of the Ileum about 12 inches to three feet above the Ileo-Cecal junction.

Answer 6

Meckel’s Diverticulum

Question 7

– is the reversal of the position of the abdominal organs. This means that, those normally found in the (R) abdomen, may lie in the (L) abdomen.

Answer 7

Situs Inversus / Transposition