Paediatrics: Duodenal atresia

Duodenal atresia

The incidence of DA is 1/5000 live births.

•   One-third of babies with DA have trisomy 21.

•   Babies with DA present at birth with bile-stained vomiting.

•   AXR shows ‘double bubble’ sign of gas in stomach and proximal duodenum (Fig. 23.12).

•   Surgical treatment consists of side-to-side duodenoduodenostomy. The prognosis is excellent.