Q: Which doctor should I consult for intestinal atresia for my baby?
A: You should consult a neonatologist, who will put you in touch with a pediatric surgeon after doing a thorough evaluation.
Q: What is the difference between atresia and stenosis?
A: Atresia is complete blockage of a tubular structure, while stenosis is partial blockage due to narrowing of the lumen.
Q: Is intestinal atresia a serious condition?
A: Yes. It is a life-threatening condition if surgery is not immediately performed.
Q: What is congenital intestinal atresia?
A: Intestinal atresia that occurs due to inherited factors is said to be congenital in nature.
Q: What are the complications of intestinal atresia surgery?
A: The immediate complication following surgery involves leakage of the intestinal contents at the site of the suture, which can lead to infections. At later stages, some of the complications include malabsorption syndrome, functional obstruction due to enlargement and paralysis of the affected segment of intestine, as well as short gut syndrome.
