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Atresia of large intestine

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Link to WHO Definition

Atresia of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1779282922

This refers to a congenital obstruction with complete occlusion of the lumen of large intestine. It accounts for 10% of all intestinal atresia, and often associated with other malformations such as gastroschisis and omphalocele. Three types of colonic atresia are described. They can range from having a membrane blockage to wide gap between the 2 colonic endings.