Congenital Disorders of the Small Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
Two conditions that lead to neonatal intestinal obstruction?
A
Atresia and Stenosis
2
Q
Potential complication of enteric cysts?
A
Communicating duplications lined by gastric mucosa, which may lead to peptric ulceration, bleeding or perforation
3
Q
Condition caused by the persistence of the vitelline duct?
A
Meckel Diverticulum
4
Q
Most common complication of Meckel Diverticulum?
A
Hemorrhage
5
Q
What can obstruction of Meckel Diverticulum lead to?
A
Intussusception and Volvulus
6
Q
What condition can Meckel Diverticulum be confused with?
A
Appendicitis
7
Q
What is an early complication of cystic fibrosis?
A
Meconium Ileus
