Prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis--a case report with literature review

Lin, M.H.; Jeng, C.J.; Wang, K.G.; Yang, Y.C.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi 49(1): 48-52

1992


ISSN/ISBN: 0578-1337
PMID: 1312385
Document Number: 398920
A case of meconium peritonitis that was diagnosed ultrasonographically in the second trimester is presented. Fetal ascites, intraabdominal calcification and polyhydramnios were detected on antenatal ultrasonography. Specks of calcification were also demonstrated on abdominal radiography postnatally. The obstetric and neonatal implications of meconium peritonitis are discussed with literature review.

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