Duodenal atresia history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.

OR

The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Common symptoms of [disease] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3]. Less common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].

History and Symptoms

• The hallmark of duodenal atresia is bilious vomiting.
• A positive history of persistent emesis and feeding difficulty is suggestive of duodenal atresia.

History

Patients with duodenal atrisia may have a positive history of:

• Persistent vomiting
• Bilious emesis
• Feeding difficulties

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of duodenal atresia include:

• Bilious emesis
• Feeding difficulties

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of duodenal atresia include:

• Abdominal distention