Which of the following statements regarding duodenal atresia are true?
A. 20% to 40% of these infants have Trisomy 21
B. When associated with an annular pancreas, division of the pancreas at the site of obstruction is curative
C. Bilious vomiting is typical because the obstruction is usually distal to the ampulla of Vater
D. Reconstruction is best achieved with Roux-en-Y duodenojejunostomy
Answer:A
Which of the following statements regarding duodenal atresia are true?
A. 20% to 40% of these infants have Trisomy 21 B. When associated with an annular pancreas, division of the pancreas at the site of obstruction is curative C. Bilious vomiting is typical because the obstruction is usually distal to the ampulla of Vater D. Reconstruction is best achieved with Roux-en-Y duodenojejunostomy