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The meconium ileus equivalent following appendectomy
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|February 1, 1987
Insights
A child with cystic fibrosis experienced meconium ileus equivalent after appendectomy. Unexpected gastrointestinal bleeding resolved the persistent intestinal obstruction, highlighting a novel treatment approach for this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Genetics
Background:
- Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder affecting multiple organs, primarily the lungs and digestive system.
- Meconium ileus is a common neonatal complication of CF, but meconium ileus equivalent (MIE) in older children, especially post-appendectomy, is less emphasized.
- Post-appendectomy complications in CF patients require careful consideration due to potential impacts on intestinal function.
Abstract:
A child with cystic fibrosis developed the meconium ileus equivalent in the postappendectomy period. This problem has not been emphasized in patients with cystic fibrosis. Operative evacuation only partially relieved the obstruction. Transient upper gastrointestinal bleeding fortuitously produced beneficial effect, which completely resolved the persisting ileus.