Congenital pyloric atresia: the spectrum.
Congenital pyloric atresia (CPA) is a very rare malformation. It can occur as an isolated lesion or in association with other genetically determined conditions such as epidermolysis bullosa or aplasia cutis congenital, or form part of the hereditary multiple intestinal atresias syndrome. Five newborns with CPA representing the spectrum are presented. The clinical features, diagnosis, and outcome are also discussed.
Al-Salem
Ahmed
A
Department of Surgery, Qatif Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia. asalem56@hotmail.com
Nawaz
Akhter
A
Matta
Hilal
H
Jacobsz
Alic
A
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D011708:Pylorus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery