Workup of neonatal intestinal obstruction.
An algorithm for the evaluation of a newborn with an intestinal obstruction was formulated. It is hoped that this will aid the practicing surgeon in rapidly and safely arriving at the proper diagnosis so that appropriate therapy can be promptly instituted.
D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000151:congenital; D004933:Esophageal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006627:Hirschsprung Disease / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000002:abnormalities; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007409:Intestinal Atresia / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D007583:Jejunum / Q000002:abnormalities; D011859:Radiography; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014839:Vomiting / Q000209:etiology