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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Physical examination is nondiagnostic in newborns. | Physical examination is nondiagnostic in newborns. it may reveal a distended abdomen and/or anal spasm. In older children, abdominal distension may result from the inability to release flatus. | ||
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===General appearance=== | ===General appearance=== | ||
Patients may appear toxic if enterocoilitis sets in | Patients may appear toxic if enterocoilitis sets in | ||
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*An empty rectum on digital rectum examination | *An empty rectum on digital rectum examination | ||
*Rectal impaction | *Rectal impaction | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Physical examination is nondiagnostic in newborns. it may reveal a distended abdomen and/or anal spasm. In older children, abdominal distension may result from the inability to release flatus.
Physical examination
General appearance
Patients may appear toxic if enterocoilitis sets in
Vitals
- Hypotension
- Tachycardia
Abdomen
- Distended
- An empty rectum on digital rectum examination
- Rectal impaction