Congenital intestinal atresia.
Surgery for infants with intestinal atresia has evolved along with the development of specialized neonatal surgical units. This once fatal condition now carries a better than 85% chance of survival and an excellent long-term prognosis. Recent advances in bowel preservation techniques have reduced morbidity and improved gut function in both the long and the short term.
Davenport
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M
St Mary's Hospital, Manchester.
Bianchi
A
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D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000601:surgery*