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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).
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?
Experienced in Colonic Atresia
General Surgery | Emergency Medicine
Experienced in Colonic Atresia
General Surgery | Emergency Medicine

Wk Bossier Surgical Associates

2400 Hospital Dr, Suite 250, 
Bossier City, LA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Michael Banda is a General Surgeon and an Emergency Medicine provider in Bossier City, Louisiana. Dr. Banda and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Banda is currently accepting new patients.

Distinguished in Colonic Atresia
Distinguished in Colonic Atresia
Jaipur, RJ, IN 

Praveen Mathur practices in Jaipur, India. Mr. Mathur and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. His top areas of expertise are Colonic Atresia, Atresia of Small Intestine, Umbilical Hernia, Omphalocele, and Appendectomy.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Colonic Atresia
Distinguished in Colonic Atresia
Faizabad Road, 
Lucknow, UP, IN 

Shilpi Gupta practices in Lucknow, India. Gupta and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Colonic Atresia. Their top areas of expertise are Colonic Atresia, Tongue Cancer, Atresia of Small Intestine, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

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