Chapter 16 - Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)»Digestive system disorders of newborn (P76-P78)»Meconium plug syndrome (P76.0)
P76.0
Meconium plug syndrome
Related indications (MeSH) (1)
Meconium Ileus11 drugs (9 approved, 2 experimental)
Intestinal obstruction caused by congealed MECONIUM in the distal ILEUM and CECUM. It presents shortly after birth as a failure to pass meconium and frequently occurs in infants with CYSTIC FIBROSIS.