Unusual Case Of Jejunal Atresia: A Mixture Of Type I And Type IIIa

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Intestinal atresias are a most common cause of bowel obstruction in the newborn. Jejunoileal obstruction was found in 46% of the intestinal atresia. The classification of jejunoileal atresias defined 4 types of lesions. Our case does not conform these types. A mixture of type I and type IIIa. This atresia included fenestrated mucosal web with minimal mesenteric defect. Being a life threatening surgical emergency, prompt diagnosis and opportune treatment are required to prevent mortality and other complications in intestinal atresias. In conclusion, intestinal atresias should be remembered in bilious vomiting of newborn. And intestinal atresia type may be unusual.