A rare case of jejunal atresia

INTRODUCTION: Intestinal atresia more common in the small bowel, apart from large intestine. Jejunal atresia characterized by complete occlusion of the intestinal lumen, is a rare congenital anomaly occurring in 1 in 12,000 live births. IMPORTANCE: The jejunal atresia can be single or multiple occurring anywhere from the ligament of Treitz to the jejuno-ileal junction, requiring immediate surgical attention to prevent mortality and morbidity among these neonates. CASE PRESENTATION: A rare case of jejunal atresia in neonate and its management has been discussed here. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: Surgical excision of the involved bowel and end to end anastomosis of the normal bowel is definitive treatment. CONCLUSION: The morbidity associated with post-operative hypo persistaltic bowel can be minimised by adding oral prokinetics in controlled manner.