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Intestinal atresia.

T R Prasad1, M Bajpai

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|October 12, 2000
PubMed
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Neonatal intestinal atresia, a cause of bowel obstruction, has a 90% survival rate. Management of short bowel syndrome, a complication, is improving with new feeding strategies and potential growth factor therapies.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Intestinal atresia is a significant cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction, representing about one-third of cases.
  • Survival rates for intestinal atresia have improved to 90%, with operative mortality below 1%.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of intestinal atresia, including its causes, diagnostic challenges, and management strategies.
  • To highlight the impact of associated conditions and the challenges posed by short bowel syndrome.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on intestinal atresia, focusing on survival rates, mortality factors, diagnostic accuracy of prenatal ultrasonography, and management of short bowel syndrome.
  • Analysis of factors influencing mortality, such as multiple atresias, apple peel atresia, and associated conditions like meconium ileus and gastroschisis.

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Main Results:

  • Survival rates vary significantly with specific types of atresia and associated conditions, with multiple atresias and apple peel atresia having higher mortality.
  • Prenatal ultrasonography shows suggestive signs of gastrointestinal issues but has limited confirmation rates; it is more reliable for duodenal atresia.
  • Short bowel syndrome remains a primary challenge, and while total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is standard, it can delay adaptation and cause complications.

Conclusions:

  • While survival for intestinal atresia is high, associated conditions and short bowel syndrome present ongoing management difficulties.
  • Emerging strategies like graduated enteric feedings, growth factors, and potential small bowel transplantation offer promise for improving long-term outcomes in patients with short bowel syndrome.