Ischemia is the cause for jejunal and ileal atresia and stenosis. The etiology of ischemia is most commonly a primary vascular accident and less commonly in utero obstruction, such as volvulus. Malrotation and internal hernia have also been noted.
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Meconium peritonitis can occur when an atresia or other obstruction leads to an in utero bowel perforation. It is most commonly seen in the setting of jejunal or ileal atresia. Calcifications around bowel and in the peritoneum are evident in meconium peritonitis.
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Atresias can also occur in the jejunum and ileum. There are several different types of jejunal and ileal atresia: they can range from having a small area of blockage or web to missing large sections of the intestines.
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One of the most common causes of small bowel obstruction in newborns is ileal atresia, and one of the most common causes of colonic obstruction in neonates ...
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Atresia, by definition, is the absence of an opening of a hollow visceral organ, resulting in a complete obstruction (1). There are several types of atresias: esophageal atresia with and without tracheoesophageal fistula, duodenal atresia, jejunal atresia and ileal atresia.
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The Medscape Journal ... Allergy & Clinical Immunology ... Barium enema revealed microcolon, and at surgery the etiology was found to be multiple proximal ileal atresia.
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celiotomy were: ileal atresia, meconium peritonitis, and ... fluid, extensive adhesions, and a perforated distal ileal atresia communi- ...
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