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[Neonatal enterolithiasis (or intraluminal meconial calcifications). Apropos of 4 cases]
Chirurgie Pediatrique
|January 1, 1983
Abstract:
Calcified intraluminal meconium is rarely observed in newborn. Only 27 cases are related in litterature; the authors report 4 new cases and point out the role of intestinal obstruction (principaly anorectal malformations, but also atresia, meconium ileus or Hirschsprung disease). Pathogenesis is unknown, while intestinal urinary fistula is frequently described.
Insights
Calcified intraluminal meconium is a rare condition in newborns, often linked to intestinal obstruction. This study reports four new cases, highlighting common causes like anorectal malformations and intestinal urinary fistulas.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology