pediatrics
Meconium Plug Syndrome
Treatment of Meconium Plug Syndrome
Radiographic contrast enema The water-soluble contrast enema can be therapeutic by separating the plug from the intestinal wall and expelling it. Occasionally, repeated enemas are required. Rarely, surgical decompression is required. Although most infants are healthy thereafter, diagnostic studies may be needed to rule out Hirschsprung disease or cystic fibrosis. 