Duodenal atresia is a condition where the first part of the duodenum has not developed properly and is closed rather than being a tube so that the stomach contents cannot pass into the intestine. Surgery will be required to repair the duodenum. This condition has an incidence of around 1 in 6000 live births and around 50-66% are identified antenatally. There is an associated chance of Down’s Syndrome (around 33%), oesophageal atresia (7-10%) and cardiac anomalies (around 40%).
Antenatal Patient Information Leaflet (Nov 2023): web version / print version
Postnatal Patient Information Leaflet (Nov 2023): web version / print version