Can congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis be cured?

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During the development of intestinal tract in embryo, part of the intestinal tract stops developing during the process of re intubation, resulting in complete or partial obstruction of intestinal cavity, which is called congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis. Among them, complete obstruction is atresia and partial obstruction is stenosis. Congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis can occur in any part of the intestinal tract. Ileum is more common, followed by duodenum, colon is the most rare. It is one of the main causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. Can congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis be cured? Hope to help you.

Can congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis be cured?

The main manifestation of congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis is vomiting. Children born within a few days to 2 days will appear frequent vomiting, and the amount is also relatively large. Most of the children vomit with bile, a small number of children vomit is old bloody, no normal meconium discharge, or discharge a small amount of green jelly like stool.

If it is high intestinal atresia or stenosis, there is no abdominal distension, but the upper abdomen is slightly full, low intestinal atresia or stenosis, abdominal distension is obvious, and even intestinal type can be seen. Severe vomiting may also cause dehydration, acid-base imbalance and electrolyte disturbance. There are many factors causing congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis.

If the newborn begins to vomit continuously after birth, and there is no normal meconium elimination or progressive abdominal distension, it is necessary to suspect the possibility of intestinal atresia. We can do anal digital examination and warm normal saline or 1% hydrogen peroxide enema, and there is no fecal discharge, so we need further examination. The disease needs surgery.

matters needing attention

For the prevention of congenital intestinal atresia and stenosis, we must start from pregnancy. Expectant mothers should regularly participate in various examinations, learn about health knowledge during pregnancy, and listen to doctors' opinions and suggestions. When you have bad health, you should actively seek medical advice.