Colonic Atresia

Definition

Definition of Colonic Atresia
Colonic atresia is an intestinal atresia which may present in the newborn period.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Colonic Atresia
Consult with your doctor.

Causes

Causes of Colonic Atresia
Colonic atresia occurs in 1:20,000 live births, offering a neonatal surgical challenge. Prenatal expression of fibroblast growth factor 10 (Fgf10), acting through fibroblast growth factor receptor 2b (Fgfr2b), is critical to the normal development of the colon. Invalidation of the Fgf10 pathway results in colonic atresia, inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. Classically, disturbance of the mesenteric vasculature has been thought to cause many forms of intestinal atresia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of vascular occlusion in the pathogenesis of colonic atresia.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Colonic Atresia
Consult with your doctor.

Treatment

Treatment of Colonic Atresia
Treatment requires surgical repair.

Prognosis

Prognosis of Colonic Atresia
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Prevention

Prevention of Colonic Atresia
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