Atresia of SI
Stenosis of SI
Volvulus of SI
Necrotising enterocolitis
Abdominal distension
Visible peristalsis
Feeding problems
Necrotising enterocolitis
Intracranial haemorrhage
Dx
intussusception partial/complete
obstruction due to invagination of a
portion of the gut into a more distal
portion.
at any age, maximum incidence is at 311
months.
Distinctive feature
Mx
Symptoms < 48 hours+ no signs of intestinal
perforation air or barium enema( In
over75% of cases it is possible to reduce the
intussusception by theenema.)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux
first week of life
vomitus- may be blood stained.
Aspiration into the lungs may cause recurrent
bronchospasm
severe vomiting may cause failure to thrive,
dysphagia, stricture formation.
(During the first year the lower oesophageal
sphincter pressure increases and oesophageal
Adrenogenital syndrome
The adrenogenital syndrome (salt losing
type) commonly presents with vomiting as
the only symptom in boys.
diagnosis is easier in girls- virilisation of the
external genitalia noticed at birth.
Symptoms usually begin between the 7th
and 10th days and may be fatal within a few
days if extra salt and salt retaining