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1. Jejunal Atresia - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | NORD
Link: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/jejunal-atresia/
Description: WEBJun 18, 2020 · Disease Overview. Jejunal atresia is a rare type of obstruction of the small bowel affecting newborns. Patients with this disorder are born with a complete mechanical obstruction of the proximal small intestine. The obstruction may be caused by a membrane across the lumen of the bowel (type 1) or a complete gap in the bowel (types 2 and 3).
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2. Jejunal Atresia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - Verywell Health
Link: https://www.verywellhealth.com/jejunal-atresia-overview-4175018
Description: WEBJan 14, 2023 · Jejunal atresia is one of several types of intestinal atresia. The rare birth defect causes a portion of the membrane (mesentery) that connects the intestines to the abdominal wall to be malformed or missing. The abnormality leads to …
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3. What is jejunal atresia? | Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Link: https://www.nicklauschildrens.org/conditions/jejunal-atresia
Description: WEBMar 20, 2019 · Jejunal atresia is a defect that is present at birth. What causes jejunal atresia? The cause of jejunal atresia is often unknown. There may be a hereditary component to the disease, as it tends to run in families. What are the symptoms of jejunal atresia? A swollen abdomen, vomiting bile and a lack of stools are common symptoms …
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4. Intestinal Atresia in Babies | Children's Minnesota
Link: https://www.childrensmn.org/services/care-specialties-departments/fetal-medicine/conditions-and-services/intestinal-atresia/
Description: WEBJejunal (je-JOO-nal) atresia, which is a blockage in the jejunum, or middle section of the small intestine; Ileal (eh-LEE-al) atresia, which is a blockage in the ileum, the final and longest section of the small intestine; and. Colonic (cah-LON-ic) atresia, which is a blockage in the large intestine, or colon.
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5. Jejunal atresia | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
Link: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/jejunal-atresia
Description: WEBOct 4, 2023 · Jejunal atresia is a congenital anomaly characterized by obliteration of the lumen of the jejunum. The site of the atresia can be anywhere from the ligament of Treitz to the jejunoileal junction. There can be more than one atretic segment.
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6. What is Jejunal Atresia? - News-Medical.net
Link: https://www.news-medical.net/health/What-is-Jejunal-Atresia.aspx
Description: WEBMay 19, 2022 · What is Jejunal Atresia? Download PDF Copy. By Aimee Molineux Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. Atresia, a congenital birth defect, is a leading cause of bowel obstruction in...
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7. Ileal Atresia - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557400/
Description: WEBApr 10, 2023 · Ileal and jejunal atresias are usually described together as jejunoileal atresia (JIA). JIA is a common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates. It is seen in 1 in 5000 to 1 in 14000 live births. Intestinal atresia can occur in any location on the small bowel as a solitary or even multiple lesions.
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8. Small Bowel Atresia (Intestinal Atresia) | Children's Hospital of
Link: https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/small-bowel-atresia
Description: WEBJejunal atresia: Blockage in the jejunum, the second part of intestine that extends from the duodenum to ileum. Ileal atresia: Blockage in the ileum, the lower part of the small intestine before the colon. Evaluation and diagnosis. Prenatal diagnosis.
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9. Jejunoileal Atresia - Pediatrics - Merck Manuals Professional Edition
Link: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/congenital-gastrointestinal-anomalies/jejunoileal-atresia
Description: WEBKey Points. Jejunoileal atresia usually manifests in the first day or two of life with signs of bowel obstruction. Cystic fibrosis, malrotation, and gastroschisis are each present in approximately 10% of cases. Give nothing by mouth and provide nasogastric tube suction and IV fluids pending surgical repair.
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10. Intestinal Atresia & Stenosis | Types, Diagnosis & Treatment
Link: https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/i/intestinal-atresia-stenosis
Description: WEBJejunoileal atresia involves an obstruction of the middle region (jejunum) or lower region (ileum) of the small intestine. The segment of intestine just before the obstruction becomes massively enlarged (dilated), thus hindering its ability to absorb nutrients and propel its contents through the digestive tract.
