Atresia of small intestine: A rare birth defect where developmental abnormalities result in a part of the small intestine being completely absent or blocked. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Atresia of small intestine is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Atresia of small intestine as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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