Neonatal ascites in Benin, Nigeria.
Seven cases of neonatal ascites are presented. The commonest cause is obstructive uropathy from posterior urethral valves which was present in four patients. Two infants had septicaemia and meconium peritonitis was found in the seventh case. Radiological evaluation often revealed the anatomic lesion. The mortality rate was 100%.
D001201:Ascites / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000401:mortality; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000150:complications; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000150:complications; D011859:Radiography; D018805:Sepsis / Q000150:complications; D014521:Urethra / Q000002:abnormalities; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000150:complications