08-09-2009, 03:02 AM
A low-birth-weight neonate, who passed meconium on the first day of life, is started on formula at 2
days of age. The infant develops abdominal distension and tenderness, accompanied by findings suggestive of sepis, including hypotension and neutrophilia of the blood. What is most likely to be seen at emergency surgery?
A. A massive thickening of the pylorus
B. A massively dilated colon
C. Bowel loops in the chest cavity
D. Gangrene of the terminal ileum and ascending colon
E. Normal-appearing gastrointestinal tract
days of age. The infant develops abdominal distension and tenderness, accompanied by findings suggestive of sepis, including hypotension and neutrophilia of the blood. What is most likely to be seen at emergency surgery?
A. A massive thickening of the pylorus
B. A massively dilated colon
C. Bowel loops in the chest cavity
D. Gangrene of the terminal ileum and ascending colon
E. Normal-appearing gastrointestinal tract