Delayed Presentation of Colonic Atresia Masquerading Constipation

Abstract

Colonic atresia are rare malformations of the colon and constitute about 1.7 to 15% of all gastrointestinal atresias. We describe a case of a 5-month-old baby coming to our attention with recurrent episodes of sub-acute intestinal obstruction and constipation since birth. The patient was operated and type I (perforated mucosal web variety) Colonic atresia found. The resection of the involved part of the colon and a primary end to oblique colo-colic anastomosis was performed with good outcome.