Abstract
Meconium ileus equivalent is a common complication of cystic fibrosis in the postneonatal period. Because of the added risks of surgery in these patients, conservative management is preferred. We describe here a method of monitoring the conservative treatment of this condition using CT and suggest that its application will reduce the need for potentially dangerous surgical intervention.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Cathartics / therapeutic use
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Cecal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Cecal Diseases / etiology
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Cecal Diseases / therapy
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Cystic Fibrosis / complications*
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Diatrizoate Meglumine / therapeutic use
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Feces
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Female
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Humans
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Ileal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Ileal Diseases / etiology
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Ileal Diseases / therapy
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Intestinal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging*
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Intestinal Obstruction / etiology
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Intestinal Obstruction / therapy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
Substances
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Cathartics
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Diatrizoate Meglumine