Comparison of outcomes between complete and incomplete congenital duodenal obstruction

Figure 1 Radiographic images of complete and incomplete congenital duodenal obstruction. A: Complete congenital duodenal obstruction, the plain abdominal X-ray of a newborn infant with duodenal atresia type 1 displays a characteristic double bubble sign; B: Incomplete congenital duodenal obstruction, contrast study of a 2 month old infant with duodenal web (arrows).

Figure 2 Absolute frequencies of operative repairs and corresponding age at operation for 50 patients with complete or incomplete congenital duodenal obstruction.