duodenal atresia…

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stomach, small intestine, duodenal atresia, the duodenum, first part, the small bowel, has not developed properly, not open, cannot allow the passage of stomach contents, duodenal atresia, thought to result from problems, embryologic stage, the duodenum, changes from solid to tube-like, recanalization, duodenal atresia is present in more than 1 in 10,000 live births, 20-30% of infants, duodenal atresia have downs syndrome, duodenal atresia, associated, congenital abnormalities, upper abdominal swelling, not be present, early vomiting of large amounts, greenish, containing bile, continued vomiting, infant has not been fed, several hours, absent urination after first few voidings, absent bowel movements after first few meconium stools, condition suggested by fetal ultrasound showing polyhydramnios, excessive amounts of amniotic fluid, in the uterus, swelling, the stomach, the duodenum, a plain abdominal x-ray, air, in the stomach, first part of duodenum, no air beyond, an abdominal x-ray, contrast helpful, a tube, to decompress the stomach, dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, corrected by providing fluids, an intravenous tube, an evaluation, congenital anomalies, surgery, the duodenal blockage, not an emergency, surgical approach, depend on the nature, the abnormality, associated problems, downs syndrome, must be treated, recovery, duodenal atresia is expected after treatment, untreated, condition is fatal, associated congenital anomalies, dehydration, after surgery, late complications duodenal swelling, megaduodenum, intestinal motility problems, gastroesophageal reflux, newborn is feeding poorly, not at, vomiting, not spitting, not urinating, stooling, vomitus is green, no known prevention.