Meconium Obstruction Syndrome in Two Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants.
- Author:
Hye Seon KANG
1
;
Kyung Chan LEE
;
Sung Shin KIM
;
Mee Yong SHIN
;
Jae Ock PARK
;
Chang Hwi KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University, Bucheon Hospital, Korea. kimss@schbc.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Meconium obstruction;
Extremely low birth weight infant
- MeSH:
Cystic Fibrosis;
Diagnosis;
Diatrizoate Meglumine;
Enema;
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing;
Humans;
Infant*;
Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight;
Infant, Low Birth Weight*;
Infant, Newborn;
Infant, Premature;
Intestinal Obstruction;
Meconium*
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Neonatology
2007;14(2):258-262
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ileal obstruction by meconium in premature and low birth weight infants is an unique clinical entity, and it is differentiated from other types of meconium obstruction not associated with cystic fibrosis. Markedly premature infants may present with intestinal obstruction symptoms resembling those of necrotizing enterocolitis, and perforation secondary to inspissated meconium. Between 2001 and 2006, two extremely low birth weight infants were treated for intestinal obstruction secondary to inspissated meconium. They were successfully treated with gastrografin enemas. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management resulted in a beneficial patient outcome.
