Meconium ileus Flashcards
1
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Meconium ileus
A
Thick, viscous, sticky meconium causes bowel obstruction
90% due to CF
2
Q
Clinical features
A
Delay in passage of meconium Reluctance to feed Bilious bile Discomfort Constipation Distended abdomen Infection => systemic illness
3
Q
Management
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Stop milk feeds (can gradually reintroduce over few days)
NG tube to remove bile
IV fluids
Enema to dissolve
Surgical (bowel resection?) - temporary stoma
