Meconium ileus

[Raeanne Dimick]

Meconium ileus is blockage of the small intestine in a newborn caused by excessively thick intestinal contents (meconium), usually as a result of cystic fibrosis.

Meconium ileus usually results from cystic fibrosis.
Typically, newborns vomit, have an enlarged abdomen, and do not have a bowel movement during the first several days of life.
The diagnosis is based on symptoms and x-ray results.
The blockage is treated with enemas and/or surgery.

Meconium, a dark green substance, is a newborn