Question on Duodenal atresia was asked in AIIMS 2017 in April
Q) An infant presents with duodenal atresia. Which of the following is true about this condition?
a) It is the most common GI atresia
b) It presents soon after birth with non bilious vomiting
c) Pre natal detection of duodenal atresia is common
d) Gastro jejunostomy is the procedure of choice to bypass the obstruction
Answer (free)
C-
Commonly detected in the pre natal ultrasound
Duodenal atresia is seen in 1:5000 live births .Most common atresia is jejunoileal (1 in 2000). It is associated with lot of other congenital malformations like Down's, prematurity, biliary atresia etc.