TY - JOUR
AR - IJSCR-2020-3-106
TI - Meconium Peritonitis: Report of Three Cases and Review of Literature
AU - Biswanath, Mukhopadhyay 
AU - Debasish, Mitra
AU - Bikramjit, Das
JO - International Journal of Surgical Case Reports
PY - 2020
DA - Fri 21, Aug 2020
SN - 2674-4171
DO - http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.IJSCR.2020.03.06
UR - https://www.sciencerepository.org/meconium-peritonitis-report-of-three-cases-and-review-of-literature_IJSCR-2020-3-106 
KW - Meconium, peritonitis, neonates, laparotomy
AB - Meconium peritonitis carries a high risk of mortality in neonates. The etiology may be varied, and the
perforation may occur either antenatally or in the immediate postnatal period. A strong clinical suspicion is
required, and urgent management is crucial for survival without loss of functional gut. The underlying cause
of intestinal obstruction must be carefully investigated. Postoperative management with parenteral nutrition,
management of short gut and assessment of neurodevelopment are crucial for better quality of life. We
present here three cases of complicated meconium peritonitis with perforation. We highlight the importance
of high clinical suspicion and timely management resulting in good clinical outcomes.