Milk bolus obstruction in the neonate. Issue 1 (January 1977)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lewis, C T; Dickson, J A; Swain, V A
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 52:Issue 1(1977)
• Page Start: 68
• Page End: 71
• Publication Date: 1977-01
• Subjects: Children -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Infants -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/adc.52.1.68
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0003-9888

Abstract

Abstract : Seventeen cases of neonatal intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk curds were seen at this hospital in the 9 years 1964-1972. The obstruction started on the 2nd to 10th day of life. Half the babies passed blood from the rectum and in most the x-rays were diagnostic. All survived, 14 after operation and 3 after medical treatment with a Gastrografin enema. Incomplete absorption of solids, particularly the fat from cows' milk feeds, is suggested as the cause.