In the abdominal cavity are many different organs - the liver, spleen, stomach, pancreas, intestines. Between the intestines are mesentery of the small and large intestine. They contain a large number of blood vessels and nerves. In addition, the mesentery performs a supporting function. The walls of the abdominal cavity and most of its organs cover the peritoneum.
Variety of anomalies
There are many congenital anomalies. They can be observed anywhere in the digestive tract. In some cases, due to congenital anomalies, there is a narrowing of the digestive tract, in others - the underdevelopment of an organ. An example is the congenital narrowing of the pylorus, which causes persistent vomiting in newborns. A dangerous developmental anomaly is the esophagus, which during the first feeding of the child can lead to food ingestion into the lungs, moreover, the feeding of a newborn in the usual way becomes impossible. The most common abnormality of the abdominal cavity organs is Meckel's diverticulum.
SYMPTOMS
1Vvota.
2 Diarrhea.
3 Constipation.
4 Hernias
5 Pain in the abdomen.
6 Weight loss.
Hernias of the abdominal wall
Even in newborns, there may be ailments associated with hernia of the abdominal wall. In inguinal hernia, infringement of intestinal loops in the hernial gates may occur. In Hirsch-Prung's disease, the colon or segments are enlarged.
Causes of Congenital Anomalies
Congenital anomalies develop in the fetus even in the womb of the mother. The reasons for their occurrence are unknown.
Treatment of congenital abnormalities of the abdominal organs
The narrowing of any part of the digestive tract is most often eliminated by the operative method. With persistent vomiting, the deficiency of fluid and electrolytes must be compensated. If the cause of complications is Meckel's diverticulum, surgical intervention is indicated. With umbilical hernia surgery is performed if, but after three years, there is no self-healing of the hernia. When inguinal hernia, surgical intervention is recommended. The surgeon will correctly remove the hernia without damaging the internal organs.
How to help yourself?
With congenital anomalies of the abdominal cavity organs, it is impossible to help oneself.
When should I see a doctor?
When vomiting, bowel disturbance, abdominal pain of unclear etiology, weight loss, you should consult a doctor, since these symptoms can accompany serious illnesses.
Course of the disease
Usually, if there is a violation of the passage of the food mass through the digestive tract, frequent vomiting is observed in the newborn at the third week of life. Persistent vomiting can lead to a lack of fluid and a thinning of the newborn.
With hernias of the abdominal wall in the hernial gates, infringement of the intestinal loops or other organs of the abdominal cavity may occur. This leads to a violation of blood circulation, necrosis, rupture of strangulated organs and the ingress of their contents into the abdominal cavity. In this case bacteria enter the abdominal cavity, which contributes to the development of peritonitis.
Are congenital anomalies dangerous?
There are non-dangerous and dangerous anomalies. In some cases, the danger to life is associated with a lack of food and fluids, in others - with the development of an inflammatory process, initially weakly expressed, then affecting the entire peritoneum. Therefore, such anomalies are very dangerous and require careful analysis by doctors for further treatment. The correct approach to treatment will achieve excellent results in recovery.