Colonic atresia
ORPHA:1198· ICD-10 Q42.9
Definition
Colonic atresia is a congenital intestinal malformation resulting in a non-latent segment of the colon and characterized by lower intestinal obstruction manifesting with abdominal distention and failure to pass meconium in newborns.
- Prevalence
- 1-9 / 100 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Antenatal, Neonatal