Congenital anomalies/abnormalities

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These are malformations or defects that are present at birth in the gastrointestinal tract. Examples include esophageal atresia (a condition where the esophagus does not develop properly), pyloric stenosis (narrowing of the passage between the stomach and small intestine), and hirschsprung's disease (a condition where parts of the large intestine lack nerves and cannot contract).