Bilious Emesis in a Neonate

A newborn presents with bilious emesis, abdominal distention, and no meconium in 24 hours. Explore this classic case of Neonatal Bowel Obstruction.

Hirschsprung's disease


A baby boy born at 39 weeks of gestation had bilious emesis, failure to pass meconium, and abdominal distention within 24 hours after birth. A water-soluble contrast enema showed a uniformly distended and shortened colon. What is the most likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Hirschsprung’s disease
Congenital syphilis
Pyloric stenosis
Duodenal atresia
Necrotizing enterocolitis

Aganglionosis, Bilious Emesis, Hirschsprung’s disease, Meconium, Neonatal Bowel Obstruction

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