Does prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis have the better recovery? A single-center over 10 years of experience
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This 10-year retrospective study of 71 infants with meconium peritonitis found that prenatal diagnosis was associated with longer operative times, hospital stays, and delayed bowel function recovery compared to postnatal diagnosis. However, mortality rates and complication frequencies were similar between groups, suggesting prenatal detection does not worsen overall prognosis despite increased surgical complexity.
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- Prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis does not improve outcomes compared to postnatal diagnosis in this 71-patient cohort.
- Prenatally diagnosed cases had longer operation times, hospital stays, and delayed return of bowel function versus postnatal diagnosis.
- Mortality, complication rates, and long-term prognosis were similar between prenatal and postnatal diagnosis groups.
- Prenatal detection may lead to increased surgical complexity without clear clinical benefit in meconium peritonitis management.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Does prenatal diagnosis of meconium peritonitis have the better recovery? A single-center over 10 years of experience. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-03-29. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/8390?via_space=staycurrentmd
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