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OVERVIEW
Duodenal atresia refers to the the congenital absence or complete closure of a portion of the lumen of the duodenum.
WHAT MAKES US SUSPECT IT?
Initial Presentation
- Bilious vomiting: typically in first 2 days of life.
- Polyhydraminos on prenatal ultrasound.
CLINICAL WORKUP
X-ray can show a “double bubble” sign that shows air trapped in the stomach and the first portion of the duodenum.
![Classic "double bubble" sign seen in an abdominal X-ray of a patient with duodenal atresia (source)](http://www.stepwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DuodAtres-1.png)
TREATMENT
Holding feeds
Compression with nasogastric tube
Surgical repair
ARCHIVE OF STANDARDIZED EXAM QUESTIONS
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Page Updated: 11.23.2016