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Isolated Fetal Ascites: A Rare Cause

Manikandasamy Veluchamy¹, Karvendhan Ramasamy¹, Nishath Liyakat²

¹Neonatology, NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai, ARE.

|July 10, 2020

Summary

A rare case of fetal ascites in a newborn was successfully treated. Surgical repair of a perforated Meckel

Area of Science:

Neonatal Surgery
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Fetal Medicine

Background:

Fetal ascites, the accumulation of fluid in fetal body cavities, is a rare condition.
While often associated with poor outcomes, isolated fetal ascites can have a favorable prognosis.
Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing neonatal surgical emergencies.

Keywords:

isolated fetal ascites meconium peritonitis nonimmune hydrops perforated meckel's diverticulum

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