KB87.0 Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Mechanical intestinal obstruction in premature infants due to hard milk curds formed when high-energy formula or powdered milk is fed in the presence of reduced intestinal motility and increased absorption of water from the colon. The site of obstruction is the terminal ileum, the ileocaecal valve, or the colon. The manifestations include constipation, abdominal distension, and vomiting (progressively bilious or faecal).

synonyms

• Intestinal obstruction due to inspissated milk
• inspissated milk syndrome
• milk curd syndrome

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