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Duodenal atresia - Symptom

Symptoms:

  • Upper abdominal swelling may or may not be present
  • Early vomiting of large amounts, which may be greenish (containing bile)
  • Continued vomiting even when infant has not been fed for several hours
  • Absent urination after first few voidings
  • Absent bowel movements after first few meconium stools

Signs and tests:

A fetal ultrasound may show polyhydramnios (excessive amounts of amniotic fluid in the uterus) or swelling of the stomach and part of the duodenum.

An abdominal x-ray may show air in the stomach and first part of duodenum, with no air beyond that.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/7/2007
  • Jenifer K. Lehrer, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Frankford-Torresdale Hospital, Jefferson Health System, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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