Management strategies of functional intestinal obstruction of prematurity
Functional intestinal obstruction of prematurity (FIOP) is characterised by a partial or complete failure of meconium evacuation due to hypomotility of the immature bowel and this presents with features of intestinal obstruction typically within the first 2 weeks of life. It contributes significantl...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EL-Med-Pub
2021-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Neonatal Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.jneonatalsurg.com/ojs/index.php/jns/article/view/926 |