Colonic Atresia
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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).
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?
Distinguished in Colonic Atresia
Distinguished in Colonic Atresia
Pl 30, 
Helsinki, FI 

Mika Gissler practices practicing medicine in Helsinki, Finland. Gissler is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. They are also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Gastroschisis, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Advanced in Colonic Atresia
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology
Advanced in Colonic Atresia
General Surgery | Surgical Oncology

Prisma Health Breast Health Center – Patewood

200 Patewood Drive, Suite B180, 
Greenville, SC 
Languages Spoken:
English

Hayley Everett is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Everett is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colonic Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Gastroschisis.

 
 
 
 
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Advanced in Colonic Atresia
Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery
Advanced in Colonic Atresia
Intensive Care Medicine | General Surgery | Pediatric Surgery

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Specialty Services - Grand Boulevard

1465 S. Grand Blvd., 
St. Louis, MO 
Languages Spoken:
English

Shin Miyata, MD, is a pediatric general surgeon at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital. He also serves as an assistant professor of pediatric surgery at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Miyata sees patients up to 18 years old and specializes in minimally invasive surgery, trauma surgery and neonatal surgery. He is certified in PALS specific to pediatric patients. Dr. Miyata completed medical school at Okayama University School of Medicine in 2003, general surgery residency in Japan and in the United States at University of Maryland Medical Center and completed two surgical fellowships - one in surgical critical care from Children's Hospital Los Angeles and another in pediatric surgery from CHU Sainte-Justine, University of Montreal. View Shin Miyata, MD's SLUCare.com profile. Dr. Miyata is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Meckel's Diverticulum, Colonic Atresia, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Miyata is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Pediatric Surgery , American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

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