Management of meconium ileus by resection and end-to-end anastomosis.

Six patients with meconium ileus, in whom bowel resection and end-to- end 
anastomosis were performed, are presented. Meconium ileus may be simple or 
complicated. The simple form may be treated by Gastrografin enema. Surgery 
is indicated if conservative treatment fails and for patients with a 
complicated obstruction. Provided the bowel is disobstructed and carefully resected, end-to-end 
anastomosis is preferable. Confirmation of the diagnosis by careful histological examination 
of the resected bowel is urged. 