Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction

Meconium Plug Syndrome

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]

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. [merckmanuals.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 [merckmanuals.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]

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]

Duodenal Atresia

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]

Jejunoileal atresia: The most common type of neonatal intestinal obstruction, jejunoileal atresia occurs in 1 in 1,000 to 1 in 3,000 live births. [chop.edu]

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]

Meconium Peritonitis

Meconium Ileus Meconium ileus (MI) is one of the most common causes of intestinal obstruction in the newborn, accounting for 9–33% of neonatal intestinal obstructions. 2 It [clinicalgate.com]

An initial diagnostic contrast enema must exclude other causes of neonatal distal intestinal obstruction. 3. The infant should be well prepared for enema. 4. [surgery4children.com]

Ultrasonography of abdomen ruled out any definite cause of intestinal obstruction and perforation. He was kept on conservative management. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

Direct Inguinal Hernia

OBJECTIVE: The aetiology of inguinal hernia involves changes in collagen turnover and metalloproteinase expression; yet it is not known whether the elastic fibre system could also be affected. This study was designed to compare the expression of tropoelastin (TE), lysyl oxidase-like 1 (LOXL-1) and elastase in the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Intestinal Obstruction

Neonatal intestinal obstruction is caused by an anatomical abnormality that produces bowel movement failure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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

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

Femoral Hernia

This report presents the case of a 73-year-old woman who was admitted with sepsis, cachexia and confusion secondary to a strangulated femoral hernia containing both the appendix (De Garengeot hernia) and a Meckel's diverticulum (Littre's hernia). She underwent successful operative management and was discharged[…] [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]

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

This site is intended for healthcare professionals General Practice Notebook Meconium ileus is a cause of neonatal intestinal obstruction caused by inspisated meconium. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

Incarcerated Hernia

G Chir. 2009 Apr;30(4):141-3. Author information 1 Santa Maria Nuova Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Firenze, Italy. Abstract We present the first case reported in the literature of small bowel obstruction due to internal incarcerated hernia through a diagnosed bilateral broad ligament defect, and treated[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

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

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 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]

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]

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]

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

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]

Megacystis - Microcolon - Intestinal Hypoperistalsis Syndrome

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

Presenting with neonatal intestinal obstruction, they underwent laparotomies that showed megacystis, microcolon, and aperistaltic shortened small bowel without any mechanical [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Failure to pass meconium: Diagnosing neonatal intestinal obstruction. Am Fam Physician 1999;60:2043-50. 4. Hsu CD, Craig C, Pavlik J, Ninios A. [afrjpaedsurg.org]

Annular Pancreas

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

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

intestinal obstructions. [karger.com]

Vaginal Atresia

Keywords: Hydrometrocolpos, intestinal obstruction, neonate, urinary obstruction, vaginal anomaly How to cite this article: Ekenze SO, Ezegwui HU. [afrjpaedsurg.org]

intestinal and urinary obstruction. ( 19858664 ) Ekenze S.O....Ezegwui H.U. 2008 25 Oral-facial-digital syndrome with vaginal atresia, hydronephrosis and congenital cardiac [malacards.org]

Hydrometrocolpos from a low vaginal atresia: An uncommon cause of neonatal intestinal and urinary obstruction. [afrjpaedsurg.org]

Gupta Patton Syndrome

Conclusion: A patient of WS presenting with neonatal intestinal obstruction or constipation since birth should be evaluated on the lines of SWS. [e-fjs.org]

Message: Suspect familial Shah-Waardenburg syndrome in a neonate of Waardenburg syndrome presenting with constipation since birth or intestinal obstruction. [indianpediatrics.net]

Our recommendations are: Suspect SWS in case of WS presenting with delayed passage of meconium or neonatal intestinal obstruction or constipation Pediatric surgical opinion [e-fjs.org]