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Health Encyclopedia: Duodenal Atresia
Duodenal atresia is a condition in which the
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The cause of duodenal atresia is unknown, but it is thought to result from problems during the developmental stage in whichthe embryo's duodenum normally changes from solid to tube-like (recanalization).
Duodenal atresia is present in more than 1 in ...
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