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What are some causes of duodenal atresia?

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Dr. Charles Vinocur answered

Specializes in Pediatric Surgery

Duodenum-congenital: The cause is the same, a failure of the process of developing an opening in the duodenum in utero. About 1/3 of the cases are found in children with down syndrome. That is the single most common association. There are children born with both esophageal and duodenal atresia and that is a surgical emergency.

Answered 6/15/2013

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