Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction

Neonatal intestinal obstruction occurs in 1/1500 live births. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

[…] are the classic clinical signs of intestinal obstruction in neonates. [aafp.org]

Abstract A mass of inspissated meconium in the distal colon or rectum is a relatively common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Atresia

Recent reports in the literature have suggested a possible connection between fetal ascites, anemia and dilated bowel with neonatal intestinal obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal atresia ranks as the second most common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction (after anorectal malformation) in our hospital. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Abstract Intestinal atresia accounts for about one third of all cases of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Meconium Peritonitis

Neonatal intestinal obstruction occurs in 1/1500 live births. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

[…] are the classic clinical signs of intestinal obstruction in neonates. [aafp.org]

Noblett’s criteria for nonoperative gastrografin enema therapy [30]: Other causes of neonatal distal intestinal obstruction must first be excluded. [intechopen.com]

Congenital Intestinal Duplication

Rattan KN, Bansal S, Dhamija A: Gastrointestinal duplication presenting as neonatal intestinal obstruction: An experience of 15 years at tertiary care centre. [msdmanuals.com]

Intestinal Atresias Intestinal atresias (duodenal, jejunal and ileal) are common and account for approximately one third of all cases of neonatal intestinal obstruction, but [hawaii.edu]

J Neonatal Surg 6(1):5, 2017. doi: 10.21699/jns.v5i4.432 Click here for Patient Education [msdmanuals.com]

Congenital Peritoneal Adhesions

( Q41 - Q42 ) cystic fibrosis with meconium ileus ( E84.11 ) ischemic stricture of intestine ( K55.1 ) meconium ileus NOS ( P76.0 ) neonatal intestinal obstructions classifiable [icd10data.com]

Congenital gastrointestinal malformations can cause neonatal intestinal obstruction. Another cause of meconium ileus is cystic fibrosis. [patient.info]

Code K56 Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code Type 1 Excludes congenital stricture or stenosis of intestine [icd10data.com]

Duodenal Atresia

References Reyes HM, Meller JL, Loeff D (1989) Neonatal intestinal obstruction. [hsd-fmsb.org]

Surgical treatment for congenital duodenal obstruction. J Med Assoc Thai. 2001;84:842-49. Inasir GA, Rahma S, Kadim AH. Neonatal intestinal obstruction. [rarediseases.org]

[…] atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [mamcjms.in]

Volvulus of the Small Intestine

Shenoy MU, Singh SJ, Robson K, Stewart RJ: Gastrointestinal stromal tumor: a rare cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [springerlink.com]

Intestinal obstruction with bilious vomiting in neonates can be caused by duodenal atresia, malrotation and volvulus, jejunoileal atresia, meconium ileus, and necrotizing [aafp.org]

Hirschsprung Disease

[…] are the classic clinical signs of intestinal obstruction in neonates. [aafp.org]

HSCR (aganglionic megacolon) is a frequent diagnostic and clinical challenge in perinatology and pediatric surgery, and a major cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Failure to pass meconium: diagnosing neonatal intestinal obstruction. Am Fam Physician. 1999;60:2043–50. 11. Tomita R, Ikeda T, Fujisaki S, Tanjoh K, Munakata K. [aafp.org]

Rectal Stenosis

It is therefore recommended that neonates with signs of low intestinal obstruction should have per rectal examination even in the presence of normal looking anus and should [jpss.eu]

Code K56 Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code Type 1 Excludes congenital stricture or stenosis of intestine [icd10data.com]

Intussusception

[…] bowel obstruction and the others present in the neonatal period. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Code K56 Paralytic ileus and intestinal obstruction without hernia 2016 2017 2018 2019 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code Type 1 Excludes congenital stricture or stenosis of intestine [icd10data.com]

Imperforate Anus

Our patient was a male neonate who initially presented with intestinal obstruction due to imperforate anus without fistula. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Malone, Comparative Effectiveness of Imaging Modalities for the Diagnosis of Intestinal Obstruction in Neonates and Infants:, Academic Radiology, 23, 5, (559), (2016). [doi.org]

Meckel Diverticulum

Google Scholar Sharma RK, Jain VK, Murari K, Kamboj S: Gangrenous Meckel's diverticulum causing acute intestinal obstruction in an adult. ANZ Journal of Surgery. [doi.org]

Google Scholar Sy ED, Shan YS, Tsai HM, Lin CH: Meckel's diverticulum associated with ileal volvulus in a neonate. Pediatr Surg Int. 2002, 18 (5–6): 529-31. [doi.org]

Umbilical Hernia

Umbilical hernia Children with umbilical hernias, Sierra Leone (West Africa), 1967. Specialty General surgery An umbilical hernia is a health condition where the abdominal wall behind the navel is damaged. It may cause the navel to bulge outwards—the bulge consisting of abdominal fat from the greater omentum or[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

Indirect Inguinal Hernia

Abstract Although the inguinal hernia is among the most commonly encountered and well-described health problems all over the world, the etiology is still controversial. The aim of this study was to compare the plasma and hernia sac tissue copper levels in direct and indirect inguinal hernia patients. Plasma and hernia[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Obstruction

[…] atresia is the most common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [healio.com]

Neonatal intestinal obstruction occurs in 1/1500 live births. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

Intestinal obstructions are the most common surgical emergencies in the neonatal period. [ajronline.org]

Direct Inguinal Hernia

MD J Marescaux, MD, FACS, Hon FRCS, Hon FJSES, Hon FASA, Hon APSA J Marescaux, MD, FACS, Hon FRCS, Hon FJSES, Hon FASA, Hon APSA Ask a question to the author You must be logged in to ask a question to authors. Click here to access your account, or here to register for free! In this video, we present the[…] [websurg.com]

Femoral Hernia

An incarcerated femoral hernia often requires prompt operative management to decrease the risk of bowel strangulation, perforation and death from peritonitis. We present a case of a 60-year-old man who had a clinically irreducible right femoral hernia, and in whom a Richter's hernia could not be excluded. He was[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Colonic Atresia

[…] atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [wajradiology.org]

Neonatal intestinal obstruction: A case of jejunal and colonic atresia with micro colon. [wajradiology.org]

[…] blood supply in utero. [1] Intestinal atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction in developed countries and ranks the fourth most common cause of neonatal [wajradiology.org]

Meconium Ileus

Abstract Meconium ileus, rare in Malaysia, accounts for 3.7% of all neonatal intestinal obstructions (excluding imperforate anus) seen in the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neonatal intestinal obstruction occurs in 1/1500 live births. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

[…] are the classic clinical signs of intestinal obstruction in neonates. [aafp.org]

Incarcerated Hernia

A hernia is defined as a protrusion of any tissue through a defect in the wall that encloses it. An incarcerated hernia is a form of hernia that cannot be reduced when pushed back through the weakened wall. The most common presentation of hernia is a swelling or bugle at an unusual area in the body. Depending[…] [symptoma.com]

Atresia of Small Intestine

Discussion Intestinal atresia is one of the major causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [jscisociety.com]

Intestinal atresia ranks as the second most common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction (after anorectal malformation) in our hospital. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Jejunoileal atresias and stenoses are major causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [thehealthscience.com]

Apple Peel Small Intestinal Atresia

[…] atresia is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [wajradiology.org]

Discussion Intestinal atresia is one of the major causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction. [jscisociety.com]

Neonatal intestinal obstruction from a congenital hole in the mesentery. Br J Surg 1960;48:133. 7. Blandy JP. [sajr.org.za]

Congenital Malrotation of the Colon

[…] are the classic clinical signs of intestinal obstruction in neonates. [aafp.org]

The major clinical manifestation of malformation is a syndrome of neonatal intestinal obstruction UNDERDEVELOPMENT Agenesis: complete absence of an intestinal segment (incompatible [discovery.lifemapsc.com]

We report the first case of multiple CSDC in a neonate presenting as neonatal intestinal obstruction. [jneonatalsurg.com]

Situs Inversus Abdominalis

Situs inversus totalis complicating neonatal intestinal obstruction is very rare and presents dilemmas in management [5]. [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com]

Situs inversus: the complex inducing neonatal intestinal obstruction. J Pediatr Surg 1983; 18(6): 751-756. [ Links ] 12. Akel S, Halabi J, Shawis R. [scielo.org.za]

Neonatal intestinal obstruction with isolated levocardia. J Pediatr Surg 2000; 35 : 1115–6. [caribbean.scielo.org]

Duodenal Stenosis

Surgical treatment for congenital duodenal obstruction. J Med Assoc Thai. 2001;84:842-49. Inasir GA, Rahma S, Kadim AH. Neonatal intestinal obstruction. [rarediseases.org]

[…] duodenal obstruction is a rare cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction caused by various intrinsic and extrinsic congenital lesions. [kjpbt.org]

Neonatal intestinal obstruction. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012; 198 :W1–W10. [ PubMed ] [ Google Scholar ] 5. Grosfeld JL, Rescorla FJ. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Levocardia

Saunders, Philadelphia, PA1972: 877-895 Ruben GD Templeton JM Ziegler MM Situs inversus: The complex inducing neonatal intestinal obstruction. [jpedsurg.org]

intestinal obstruction with isolated levocardia. ( 10917309 ) Budhiraja S...Mitra SK 2000 24 Isolated levocardia associated with absence of inferior vena cava, lobulated [malacards.org]

Partial situs inversus: Duodenal obstruction in a neonate with isolated levocardia. J Pediatr Surg. 1992; 27: 1584-1586 Van Praagh R Weinberg MP Matsuoke R et al. [jpedsurg.org]

Rectal Obstruction

Neonatal intestinal obstruction occurs in 1/1500 live births. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

[…] are the classic clinical signs of intestinal obstruction in neonates. [aafp.org]

Annular Pancreas

Annular pancreas is a rare developmental anomaly that accounts for 1% of neonatal intestinal obstructions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] is a common cause of neonatal intestinal obstructions. [saudisurgj.org]

[…] duodenal obstruction is a rare cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction caused by various intrinsic and extrinsic congenital lesions. [kjpbt.org]

Duodenal and-or Jejunal Atresia

Neonatal intestinal obstruction in Zaria, Nigeria. East Afr Med J 2000; 77:510-513. 3. Ameh EA, Nmadu PT. [ispub.com]

Niger J Clin Pract 2014;17:479-83 Intestinal atresia is one of the leading causes of neonatal intestinal obstruction (NIO). [njcponline.com]

Intestinal Atresias Intestinal atresias (duodenal, jejunal and ileal) are common and account for approximately one third of all cases of neonatal intestinal obstruction, but [hawaii.edu]

Gastric Duplication Cysts

Am J Perinatol 10:215–216 PubMed CAS Google Scholar Reyes HM, Meller JL, Loeff D (1989) Neonatal intestinal obstruction. [link.springer.com]

Int J Gynaecol Obstet 68:149–150 CrossRef PubMed CAS Google Scholar Weissman A, Goldstein I (1993) Prenatal sonographic diagnosis and clinical management of small bowel obstruction [link.springer.com]