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Jejunal atresia is a congenital condition characterized by a complete blockage or absence of a portion of the jejunum, part of the small intestine. It is a form of intestinal atresia and leads to intestinal obstruction in newborns. The term 'jejunal atresia' is the modern preferred terminology.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0266175ICD-10-CM
Q41.1
MeSH
D007409
SNOMED CT (US)
360491009
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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