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Functional intestinal obstruction in premature infants

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Functional intestinal obstruction in two sets of twins is described. In each case the smaller twin was affected. The diagnosis was a clinical one which was supported by radiological findings. The stools from these two infants had a lower than normal water content.

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  1. B. J. Cremin (F. F. R., Professor of Radiology)

    Present address: University of Cape Town, South Africa

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  1. Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondesbosch, Cape Town, South Africa

    B. J. Cremin (F. F. R., Professor of Radiology)

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Cremin, B.J. Functional intestinal obstruction in premature infants. Pediatr Radiol 1, 109–112 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00973225

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