Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Umbilical Hernia

An umbilical hernia is a type of abdominal wall hernia which may occur in children and adults. In the newborn, a hernia is usually present at the site of the umbilicus. A small sac usually protrudes through the umbilicus as the child cries, coughs or strains. The bulge may disappear spontaneously when the baby is calm.[…] [symptoma.com]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Intussusception

( 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]

[…] 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]

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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]

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Hirschsprung's 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]

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Femoral Hernia

Many surgeons are familiar with Amyand hernia, which is an inguinal hernia sac containing an appendix. However, few surgeons know of the contribution of Rene Jacques Croissant de Garengeot, an 18th century Parisian surgeon, to hernias. He is quoted in the literature as the first to describe the appendix in a[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Congenital Intestinal Duplication

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]

DEVELOPMENTAL OBSTRUCTIVE DEFECTS Neonatal intestinal obstructions may be classified as high or low. [pubs.rsna.org]

Similarly, when the small intestine loops are affected, the images are of an obstruction with dilated intestinal loops and polyhydramnios. [intechopen.com]

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Meconium Plug Syndrome

[…] 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]

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

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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Congenital Peritoneal Adhesions

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]

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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]

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Colonic Atresia

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

[…] 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 intestinal [wajradiology.org]

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

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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]

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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]

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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]

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]

In a neonate with small-bowel obstruction and a microcolon, the presence of right lower quadrant intraluminal calcifications should raise the suspicion of long-segment intestinal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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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]

We present a rare case of duodenal atresia, multiple jejunal atresias, and apple peel appearance of the remaining ileum in a 3-day-old neonate. [mamcjms.in]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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

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

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Constipation

MESSAGE: Suspect familial Shah-Waardenburg syndrome in a neonate of Waardenburg syndrome presenting with constipation since birth or intestinal obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Ileus

This disease entity is often seen in neonates with cystic fibrosis. Meconium ileus is responsible for about one-third of neonatal small-intestinal obstructions. [lecturio.com]

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

Differential diagnosis for neonatal intestinal obstruction Pathology Explanation Anorectal malformations Absent anus or fistula may be present on external examination. [lecturio.com]

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Recurrent Small Bowel Obstruction

J Pediatr Surg 47:772–781 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar Casaccia G, Trucchi A, Nahom A, et al. (2003) The impact of cystic fibrosis on neonatal intestinal obstruction: the [link.springer.com]

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

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Rectal Biopsy

METHODS: Neonatal unit records were reviewed to detect patients with suspected Hirschsprung's disease or functional intestinal obstruction. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It may present in the newborn as intestinal obstruction and accounts for almost 33% of neonatal intestinal obstructions (1). [journals.lww.com]

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]

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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]

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