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Summary
The familial occurrence of multiple-level intestinal atresia in newborn is extremely uncommon, with very sporadic similar cases reported in the literature. We present a case of multiple intestinal atresia in two consecutive siblings who successfully underwent surgical repair.
- paediatric surgery
- neonatal and paediatric intensive care
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Contributors Authors share credit for case report. MCDN: drafting, creation and revision of case report. CD: acquisition of information, drafting and interpretation. LY: acquisition of information, drafting and review. DP: overview and critical revision for important intellectual content.
Funding This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Competing interests None declared.
Patient consent Guardian consent obtained.
Provenance and peer review Not commissioned; externally peer reviewed.