Meconium plug without ileus

**Definition:** Meconium plug, also referred to as functional immaturity of the colon, is an obstruction in the newborn colon. It is usually a transient disorder of the newborn and is characterised by delayed passage of meconium and intestinal dilatation.

**Long definition:** Meconium plug describes colonic obstruction because of inspissated meconium. These patients often present with a distended abdomen and yellow/green vomiting. Contrast studies demonstrates meconium plugs in the colon and/or rectum. There is an increased incidence of cystic fibrosis and Hirschprung’s disease when meconium plugs are present