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What is a possible cause of intestinal obstruction in infants?
What is a possible cause of intestinal obstruction in infants?
- Rapid gastrointestinal development
- Thicker-than-usual meconium formation (correct)
- Increased levels of maternal serum a-fetoprotein
- Delayed skeletal development
How is omphalocele or gastroschisis usually identified during pregnancy?
How is omphalocele or gastroschisis usually identified during pregnancy?
- By increased peristaltic action
- Through abdominal X-ray
- By elevated maternal serum a-fetoprotein
- Through prenatal sonogram (correct)
What symptom may indicate intestinal obstruction in infants?
What symptom may indicate intestinal obstruction in infants?
- Decreased bowel sounds
- Decreased abdominal distension
- Decreased respiratory rate
- Vomiting of black-colored material (correct)
How is gastrointestinal distention managed in neonates?
How is gastrointestinal distention managed in neonates?
In what scenario is immediate surgery scheduled for infants with intestinal obstruction?
In what scenario is immediate surgery scheduled for infants with intestinal obstruction?
What is the typical approach for repairing intestinal obstruction in infants, except for meconium plug syndrome?
What is the typical approach for repairing intestinal obstruction in infants, except for meconium plug syndrome?
What is the surgical approach for treating an omphalocele where the bowel is gradually returned to the abdomen by multiple surgical procedures?
What is the surgical approach for treating an omphalocele where the bowel is gradually returned to the abdomen by multiple surgical procedures?
What characteristic distinguishes gastroschisis from omphalocele in terms of the abdominal organ location?
What characteristic distinguishes gastroschisis from omphalocele in terms of the abdominal organ location?
What term describes the complete closure of the fetal bowel leading to obstruction?
What term describes the complete closure of the fetal bowel leading to obstruction?
What is the term used to describe the twisting of the mesentery of the bowel as it reenters the abdomen, potentially leading to volvulus?
What is the term used to describe the twisting of the mesentery of the bowel as it reenters the abdomen, potentially leading to volvulus?
In cases of omphalocele with an unruptured sac, what method is used to gradually compress abdominal contents and allow skin to stretch between treatments?
In cases of omphalocele with an unruptured sac, what method is used to gradually compress abdominal contents and allow skin to stretch between treatments?
What is the major cause of gastroschisis where the abdominal wall fails to close during development?
What is the major cause of gastroschisis where the abdominal wall fails to close during development?
What is the purpose of inserting a gastrostomy into the stomach?
What is the purpose of inserting a gastrostomy into the stomach?
When does a fascial ring less than 2 cm in size usually close spontaneously in cases of umbilical hernia?
When does a fascial ring less than 2 cm in size usually close spontaneously in cases of umbilical hernia?
What is the role of IV medications in the context of abdominal wall defects?
What is the role of IV medications in the context of abdominal wall defects?
Why are umbilical hernias more commonly seen in Black children compared to other racial groups?
Why are umbilical hernias more commonly seen in Black children compared to other racial groups?
What is the significance of the size of the fascial ring in cases of umbilical hernia?
What is the significance of the size of the fascial ring in cases of umbilical hernia?
How can umbilical hernias be differentiated from other abdominal wall defects?
How can umbilical hernias be differentiated from other abdominal wall defects?
