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Intestinal atresia

Intestinal atresia

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Intestinal atresia is a medical condition in which there is a narrowing or closure of the GI tract. This leads to symptoms of obstruction as food cannot flow past.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Congenital abnormalities • Newborn and infant diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Rare

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