TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Intestinal Atresia A1 - Strauch, Eric D. A1 - Hill, J. Laurence A2 - Ziegler, Moritz M. A2 - Azizkhan, Richard G. A2 - Allmen, Daniel von A2 - Weber, Thomas R. PY - 2014 T2 - Operative Pediatric Surgery, 2e AB - Intestinal atresia is a life-threatening cause of intestinal obstruction in the newborn.Atresia can occur throughout the intestinal tract but is common in the small intestine.The surgical goal is to establish intestinal continuity.Duodenal atresia can be associated with Down syndrome, cardiac defects, and malrotation.Jejunoileal atresia can be associated with cystic fibrosis, gastroschisis, and short gut syndrome.Colonic atresia is uncommon, but does occur. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1100434473 ER -