Publication: Intrauterine Meconium Peritonitis: An Unusual Case of Foetal Ascites
Date
2021
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Publisher
Nepal Paediatric Society (JNPS)
Abstract
Abstract
Meconium peritonitis is defined as aseptic chemical inflammation caused by an intrauterine bowel perforation. Its incidence is 1 in 35,000 live births. We present a case of meconium peritonitis presented at second day of postnatal life with isolated gross fetal ascites. Exploratory laprotomy was performed, suggestive of gross ascites with fecal contamination and perforation at terminal ileum for which ileal resection with double barrel ileostomy had been done. Postoperatively patient condition had improved and discharged. We would like to highlight this rare presentation of meconium peritonitis following intrauterine bowel perforation in fetus.
Description
Rajan Paudel
Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal
Nisha Keshary Bhatta
Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal
Rajesh Shah
Division of Paediatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal
Lokraj Shah
Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal
Anshu Poudel
Division of Neonatology, Department of Paediatrics, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal
Keywords
Ascites, Meconium, Peritonitis