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Ileal atresia with perforation in siblings
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai.
Summary
Two siblings experienced ileal atresia, a rare intestinal condition. One presented with perforation, the other with meconium peritonitis, both diagnosed antenatally.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Medical Genetics
- Neonatal Care
Background:
- Ileal atresia is a congenital obstruction of the small intestine.
- Familial occurrence of ileal atresia suggests a genetic component.
- Antenatal diagnosis of intestinal anomalies is increasingly common.