Intestinal atresia | |
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Radiograph with double bubble sign indicating duodenal atresia | |
Specialty | Gastroenterology, surgery |
Intestinal atresia is any congenital malformation of the structure of the intestine that causes bowel obstruction. The malformation can be a narrowing (stenosis), absence or malrotation of a portion of the intestine. These defects can either occur in the small or large intestine.