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. 2017 Nov:16 Suppl 2:S32-S39.
doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2017.06.007.

Meconium ileus in Cystic Fibrosis

Meghana Sathe  1 , Roderick Houwen  2
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Meconium ileus in Cystic Fibrosis

Meghana Sathe et al. J Cyst Fibros. 2017 Nov.
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Abstract

Meconium ileus (MI) is often the first manifestation of cystic fibrosis (CF) and occurs in approximately 20% of patients diagnosed with CF. This article reviews the pathophysiology of MI and its clinical presentation. It focuses on the medical and surgical management emphasizing the importance of nutrition and a multidisciplinary approach to improve both short-term and long-term outcomes for CF patients with MI.

Keywords: Cystic fibrosis; Gastrografin; Meconium ileus; Meconium peritonitis.

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