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| | 08/24/05 - 09:38 AM  
 
   
 
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Which is the diagnostic test of choice for this disease? Which is the treatment of choice ?? Which disease(s) is associated with meconium ileus?
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| tamar Forum Senior
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| | 08/24/05 - 09:55 AM  
 
   
 
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Meconium ileus is suspected when there is a failure to pass meconium in the first 24-48 hours. Dx with X-ray with gastrografin or enema-shows filling defects in the ileum, cecum. Tx in most cases is conservative with stimulation of the rectum, colon, or with enema. It is a manifestation of CF.
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| chemamr Moderator and PGY2

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| | 08/24/05 - 10:00 AM  
 
   
 
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yes tamar, thatīs correct 
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| tamar Forum Senior
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| | 08/24/05 - 10:07 AM  
 
   
 
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