What is a newborn annular pancreas?

Annular pancreas is a congenital disease that can cause partial or complete duodenal obstruction.

Annular pancreas is a rare congenital disease that occurs when pancreatic tissue abnormally surrounds the descending part of the duodenum during embryonic development, resulting in partial or complete obstruction of the duodenum. Newborns or infants may experience vomiting, which may be milk at the beginning and may later contain bile. Most children may experience vomiting within the first day after birth. Some children may develop malnutrition and anemia.

The specific cause of annular pancreas is unclear, so there are no effective preventive measures. Pregnant women should pay attention to maintaining a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy and undergo prenatal examinations on time to reduce the risk of fetal malformations.