Meconium‐related ileus in extremely low birthweight infants: Growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes | Synapse
April 1, 2026
Meconium‐related ileus in extremely low birthweight infants: Growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes
Key Points
The research aims to evaluate the impact of meconium-related ileus on growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes in extremely low birthweight infants.
Analyzed growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes in extremely low birthweight infants
Assessed the role of MRI in the establishment of enteral nutrition
Compared outcomes with and without the intervention of MRI.
MRI was linked to delays in starting enteral nutrition but not to adverse effects on growth
No short-term or long-term negative impacts observed on neurodevelopment.
Abstract
While MRI was associated with delayed establishment of enteral nutrition, it did not demonstrate short- or long-term adverse effects on growth or neurodevelopment in ELBWIs.