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KB87.3 Transitory ileus of newborn

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Transient intestinal obstruction of functional rather than anatomical origin which is not uncommon in the first few days of life. As surgery may be strongly contraindicated in this group, the differential diagnosis is extremely important.

exclusions

• Hirschsprung disease  (LB16.1)

synonyms

• Transitory ileus of newborn
• transitory ileus of preterm-newborn

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