| The meconium can be so thick in babies with cystic fibrosis that it blocks the intestine. |
| When a Gastrografin enema is unsuccessful, laparotomy is indicated to evacuate the obstructing meconium by enterotomy irrigation. |
| The small bowel is of narrow caliber distal to the meconium plug and dilated proximal to the meconium plugs. |
| Urine samples were collected from the women and meconium samples were collected from each baby. |
| The amniotic fluid may be discolored by blood from a previous amniocentesis, excess vernix, or meconium. |
| Infants who pass thin meconium, which is yellow to light green and watery, are more likely to be healthy at birth. |
