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Congenital abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract
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This chapter covers the common congenital abnormalities. This includes detailed discussion of the gut development. Conditions covered include gastroschisis, exomphalos, malrotation, duodenal atresia, small bowel obstruction, distal intestinal obstruction, meconium ileus, Hirschsprung disease, and anorectal malformation.
Title: Congenital abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract
Description:
This chapter covers the common congenital abnormalities.
This includes detailed discussion of the gut development.
Conditions covered include gastroschisis, exomphalos, malrotation, duodenal atresia, small bowel obstruction, distal intestinal obstruction, meconium ileus, Hirschsprung disease, and anorectal malformation.
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