Milk curd syndrome in neonates.
Intestinal obstruction caused by the inspissation of formula feedings should be considered in any infant presenting with distal small bowel obstruction. There are typical radiographic changes that suggest the diagnosis. Relief of the obstruction is often possible without surgery.
Konvolinka
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Department of Surgery, Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA 15905.
Frederick
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D003890:Desiccation; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography