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on: Jun 25, 2018
Meconium ileus (MI) is associated with which of the following disorders?
 
  a. Pyloric stenosis
  b. Esophageal atresia
  c. Cystic fibrosis
  d. Esophagitis

Question 2

The primary complication of enterocolitis associated with Hirschsprung disease is related to which neonatal finding?
 
  a. Fecal impaction
  b. Pancreatic insufficiency
  c. Hyperactive peristalsis
  d. Ileal atresia


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Meconium ileus is associated with cystic fibrosis. Meconium ileus is not associated with pyloric stenosis, esophageal atresias, or esophagitis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The most serious complication of Hirschsprung disease in the neonatal period is enterocolitis re-lated to fecal impaction. Enterocolitis is not related to pancreatic insufficiency or hyperactive peristalsis but to slowed peristalsis or ileal atresia.


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