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Differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction in a newborn infant

Differential diagnosis of intestinal obstruction in a newborn infant
Intestinal atresia (duodenal, jejunal, ileal, or colonic) 
Antral web
Pyloric web
Annular pancreas
Malrotation (with volvulus, or obstruction due to Ladd's bands)
Intussusception*
Duodenal stenosis
Ileal stenosis
Internal hernia
Congenital bands
Meconium ileus
Hirschsprung's disease
* Intussusception is very rare during the neonatal period. When it does occur, it is often associated with a pathological lead point, such as an intestinal duplication, Meckel diverticulum, or intestinal atresia. Indeed, intestinal atresia may be caused by intrauterine intussusception.
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