Colonic atresia is a rare cause of distal intestinal obstruction in neonates. In this report a two day old neonate who presented with abdominal distension, bilious vomiting and failure to pass meconium due to congenital colonic atresia is being described for its rarity. Congenital colonic atresia should be considered in the differential diagnosis when a neonate presents with features suggestive of intestinal obstruction.

Keywords: Colonic atresia, Intestinal obstruction, Failure to pass meconium, Abdominal distension, Bilious vomiting

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Dr Manas Shanbhag

Department of Paediatrics, Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru -575001

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

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