Duodenal atresia Flashcards
1
Q
What is duodenal atresia
A
partial or complete closure of the duodenum
2
Q
Incidence of duodenal atresia?
A
- 1 in 5000
2. Higher in Down’s syndrome
3
Q
When does it present?
A
few hours after birth
4
Q
Clinical presentation- main
A
Billous vomiting
5
Q
What does abdominal X ray show?
A
Double bubble sign
- distention
6
Q
Tx
A
Duodenoduonostomy
