[A retrospective study of delta F508 mutation in 22 patients operated on for meconium ileus].

Article

[A retrospective study of delta F508 mutation in 22 patients operated on for meconium ileus].

Cirugia pediatrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Pediatrica - 1 Apr 1995

Queizan A, Palacios J, Limeres M D, Vallejo D, Gamallo C, Molano J

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Meconium ileus is the earliest clinical manifestation of cystic fibrosis. We report 22 neonates with meconium ileus who had clinical evidence of cystic fibrosis. Patients were categorized as simple with inspissated meconium in the ileum with dilated loops proximally or complicated with volvulus o...

Topics

Cystic Fibrosis
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intestinal Obstruction
Male
Meconium
Mutation
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Retrospective Studies

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