Intrauterine Meconium Peritonitis: An Unusual Case of Foetal Ascites
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چکیده
Meconium peritonitis is defined as aseptic chemical inflammation caused by an intrauterine bowel perforation. Its incidence 1 in 35,000 live births. We present a case of meconium presented at second day postnatal life with isolated gross fetal ascites. Exploratory laprotomy was performed, suggestive ascites fecal contamination and perforation terminal ileum for which ileal resection double barrel ileostomy had been done. Postoperatively patient condition improved discharged. would like to highlight this rare presentation following fetus.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Nepal Paediatric Society
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1990-7982', '1990-7974']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3126/jnps.v41i2.35294