Learn About Colonic Atresia

What is the definition of Colonic Atresia?
Colonic atresia is a congenital abnormality of the colon in which it is completely obstructed or absent. Infants born with colonic atresia may also have other birth defects, such as defects of the abdominal wall (gastroschisis), Hirschsprung’s disease (bowel nerve dysfunction), or bowel malrotation (failure of intestines to rotate in place after birth).
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What are the symptoms of Colonic Atresia?
Symptoms of colonic atresia include intestinal blockage combined with a greatly enlarged bowel, visible abdominal bloating, absence of passing any stool, vomiting bile, dehydration, perforated intestine, infection, and sepsis.
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What are the current treatments for Colonic Atresia?
Treatment for colonic atresia involves surgery to remove the blocked part of the colon and attaching the healthy ends of the colon together. Some infants may also need a temporary colostomy (hole in abdomen through which to pass stool).
Who are the top Colonic Atresia Local Doctors?
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Praveen Mathur
Distinguished
Highly rated in
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JLN Marg

Department Of Pediatric Surgery, Sms Medical College, 
Jaipur, RJ, IN 

Praveen Mathur practices in Jaipur, India. Mathur is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Atresia, Duodenal Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Colostomy, and Abdominal Wall Surgery.

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Dr. Arun K. Gupta
Internal Medicine
Distinguished
Highly rated in
34
conditions
Internal Medicine

Cleveland Clinic Health System

Northern Ohio Internal Medicine Associates, Inc.

20050 Harvard Ave, 
Warrensville Heights, OH 

Arun Gupta is an Internal Medicine expert in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Gupta has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. He is also highly rated in 34 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Atresia, Necrosis, Diverticulosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. He is licensed to treat patients in Ohio. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Doruk E. Ozgediz
General Surgery | Pediatrics | Pediatric Surgery
Distinguished
Highly rated in
6
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General Surgery
Pediatrics
Pediatric Surgery

Kaiser Permanente Northern California

Surgery Clinic - Ron Conway Family Gateway Medical Building

1825 4th St, 
San Francisco, CA 

Doruk Ozgediz is a General Surgeon and a Pediatrics expert in San Francisco, California. Ozgediz has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Atresia, Intussusception in Children, Atresia of Small Intestine, Appendectomy, and Colostomy. He is licensed to treat patients in Connecticut and California. Ozgediz is currently accepting new patients.

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What are the Latest Advances for Colonic Atresia?
Delayed meconium passage due to malrotation and colon atresia.
Condition: Delayed Meconium Passage Due to Malrotation and Colon Atresia in Newborn
Journal: Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde
Treatment Used: Surgery
Number of Patients: 1
Published: October 27, 2022
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