Duodenal atresia is a congenital malformation that requires surgical intervention after prenatal diagnosis.
Duodenal atresia is a congenital malformation caused by a failure of intestinal recanalization. It is often diagnosed prenatally when a classic double bubble appearance of the dilated stomach and duodenum is identified. Once diagnosed, the definitive treatment for duodenal atresia is surgery.
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