ultrasound diagnosis of fatal anomalies

MECONIUM PERITONITIS
Fig. 6.12 Meconium peritonitis. Same case as
before, longitudinal section.
Fig. 6.13 Meconium peritonitis. Same case at
27+6weeks:distension of the bowel, a small
amount of ascites, intra-abdominal calcifications.
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