Association of Biliary Atresia with Jejuno-Ileal Atresia

Abstract

Background: Jejuno-ileal atresia (JIA) is a congenital anomaly characterized clinically by bilious vomiting and abdominal distension. The incidence of JIA is between 1: 330 to 1: 3000 live births in different parts of the world. It has been associated with various congenital anomalies but the association of JIA with biliary atresia is extremely rare (0-3.2 %).

Case Presentation: We herein present a case of jejunal atresia with meconium peritonitis associated with biliary atresia. The patient was a boy who was born at 39 weeks of gestation with polyhydramnious detected on Prenatal Ultra Sonography done at 8^th month of gestation.

Conclusion: It is important to explore gallbladder in cases of JIA especially when associated with meconium peritonitis.