Meconium plug without ileus

Definition

Meconium plug describes colonic obstruction because of inspissated meconium. These patients often present with a distended abdomen and yellow/green vomiting. Contrast studies demonstrates meconium plugs in the colon and/or rectum. There is an increased incidence of cystic fibrosis and Hirschprung’s disease when meconium plugs are present

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