Meconium ileus

Congenital anomalies of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) can be sometimes detected by the prenatal screening (ultrasound – polyhydramnios, direct visualisation of affected GIT; biochemistry – elevated alpha-fetoprotein in gastroschisis and omphalocele). Postnatal investigations include proper clinical examination (distended abdomen, vomiting with/without bilious aspirates) and imaging techniques (ultrasound, native or contrast radiography). The lower (distal) the obstruction in the…