Meconium ileus-like syndrome

Functional intestinal obstruction of the premature newborn is also called meconium ileus-like syndrome because, as in the case of meconium ileus, an obstruction exists at the distal ileum and caecum but meconium has passed. The obstruction is caused not by meconium but by stools. 

Fig. 5.13. a A premature infant with intestinal dysfunction, so-called meconium ileus-like syndrome. The supine abdominal film shows dilated intestinal loops because of fecal impaction in ileum, b Cross-table radiograph. Meconium-like ileus with dilated intestinal loops without fluid levels. The whole colonic tract and rectum are airless, c Ultrasound of the right lower quadrant of abdomen demonstrates the impacted and inspissated stool in the ileum... 

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