Meconium Peritonitis In Utero-the Value of Prenatal Diagnosis in Determining Neonatal Outcome

• Main Authors: Chao-Nin Wang (Author), Shuenn-Dyh Chang (Author), An-Shine Chao (Author), Tzu-Hao Wang (Author), Ling-Hong Tseng (Author), Yao-Lung Chang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2008-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: Meconium peritonitis (MP) is a chemical peritonitis caused by fetal intestinal perforation in utero. Its incidence is rare, but serious neonatal morbidity or even mortality can occur if the diagnosis is not made until after birth. Prenatal diagnosis is important in prompting early postnat...