Meconium peritonitis

Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, accompanied by severe abdominal pain and bloating. This pathological process is accompanied by severe pain and a threat to the patient’s life. Fortunately, doctors have learned to fight this disease, but this requires highly qualified specialists and modern equipment.

In this article we will look at the disease peritonitis, namely meconium peritonitis - this is a specific inflammation of the abdominal cavity, the tissues of which contain original and partially digested contents (meconium). Meconium peritonitis affects children in the first month of life, since original feces are an irritant to the intestines.