[Duodenal stenosis and duodenal atresia in neonates (author's transl)]

Of 129 neonates including 38 premature births who were operated for duodenal atresia or stenosis, 101 survived. 28 children died, not as a result of the operation but primarily from accompanying deformities, or because of subarachnoid and pulmonary hemorrhages associated with coagulation disturbances. 2 babies died of sepsis. 80 of the 101 surviving patients could be surveyed through a questionnaire action. 24 of these children were also examined clinically and radiologically. No noteworthy complaints could be recorded even 16 years after the operation. A retarded development seen during the first 5 years seems to have been well compensated subsequently under suitable living conditions so that the prognosis for later life can be considered favorable.