Congenital Colonic Atresia

Abstract

Background: Colonic Atresia is a rare form of congenital abnormanilies in children. The incidence is approximately 1:66.000 live birth. Method: This report is a retrospective review of one patient with colonic atresia presented to our hospital. Results: A 2-day-old female baby transferred to our hospital from peripheral hospital. The baby diagnosis from the peripheral hospital was low type obstruction with differential diagnosis congenital megacolon. At the time of admission to our hospital, the child presented with history of abdominal distention and didn’t pass meconium after 24 hours. Abdominal X-ray was taken and showed distended bowel and air fluid level. Laparotomy exploration surgery revealed colonic atresia type II in descending colon and colostomy was performed. Conclusions: Colonic atresia is a rare case that may cause a miss diagnosed. A good management will determine the outcome