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Prenatal ultrasonic diagnosis of meconium peritonitis in a preterm infant.

Authors :
De Curtis M
Martinelli P
Saitta F
Paludetto R
Ciccimarra F
Source :
European journal of pediatrics [Eur J Pediatr] 1983 Oct; Vol. 141 (1), pp. 51-2.
Publication Year :
1983

Abstract

This paper reports on a preterm infant with meconium peritonitis in which prenatal sonography demonstrated calcified peritoneal meconium associated with fetal ascites. His spontaneous and favorable outcome is described and other causes of neonatal abdominal calcifications are discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0340-6199
Volume :
141
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of pediatrics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
6641767
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00445670