Abstract
Many different pathophysiologic conditions can affect the neonatal intestinal tract and ultimately require surgical intervention. The symptomatology is primarily that of bowel dysfunction and obstruction. A thorough understanding of these disease processes is necessary of the managing physician. With this knowledge, a systematic course of resuscitation, evaluation, and treatment can be instituted, usually with predictably gratifying results for patient, family, and physician alike.
MeSH terms
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Duodenal Obstruction / congenital
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Duodenal Obstruction / diagnosis
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Duodenal Obstruction / surgery
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / congenital
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Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / surgery
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Fluid Therapy
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Hirschsprung Disease / surgery
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Humans
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Ileum / abnormalities
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Ileum / surgery
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Infant, Newborn
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Intestinal Atresia / diagnosis
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Intestinal Atresia / surgery
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Intestinal Diseases / congenital*
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Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis
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Intestinal Diseases / surgery*
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Intestinal Obstruction / congenital
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Intestinal Obstruction / diagnosis
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Intestinal Obstruction / surgery
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Jejunum / abnormalities
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Jejunum / surgery
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Meconium
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Resuscitation