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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.