Congenital colonic atresia: report of one case.

Colonic atresia is a very rare cause of intestinal obstruction, and surgical management is the mainstay of therapy. A case of congenital colonic atresia is reported in a full-term neonate who presented with delayed passage of meconium, abdominal distention and bilious vomiting. The present case and the pertinent literature are discussed, with an emphasis on surgical management. 2010 Taiwan Pediatric Association. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.