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[Meconium ileus equivalent].

H O Andersen, K Overgaard, E Waever

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |February 6, 1989
    PubMed
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    Meconium ileus equivalent (MIE) is a cystic fibrosis (CF) complication causing intestinal obstruction. Non-operative treatments like N-acetylcysteine or Gastrografin enemas are effective and recommended for CF patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pediatrics
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Meconium ileus equivalent (MIE) is a specific intestinal obstruction in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.
    • It exclusively affects CF patients with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI).

    Observation:

    • MIE presents as acute or chronic intestinal obstruction due to impacted fecal material.
    • Symptoms include abdominal pain and a palpable cecal mass, occurring in 2.4%-25% of CF patients.

    Findings:

    • Pathophysiology involves EPI, prolonged intestinal transit, and abnormal mucus.
    • Non-operative management is the primary treatment strategy.

    Implications:

    • N-acetylcysteine (oral or enema) and meglumine diatrizoate (Gastrografin) enemas are recommended treatments.
  • Physician familiarity with MIE and its non-operative management can prevent surgical complications.