NEONATAL ASCITES CAUSED BY OBSTRUCTIVE UR OPATHY - REPORT OF 2 CASES

We report two cases of neonatal ascites. The first case is a 24 day ol d male nefered for abdominal distention and edema. Peritoneal tap remo ved a transudative fluid. Ultrasonographic evaluation revealed obstruc tive posterior urethral valves. Bladder drainage led to resolution of the urinary ascites and renal function normalizatiom Long term follow- up after endoscopic resection of valves was good. The second case is a male infant who presented at birth with abdominal distention. Radiolo gy revealed an urinoma and a left side hydronephrosis secondary to ure teropyelic junction syndrome which underwent a successful surgical tre atment. Urinary ascites is a rare entity which calls for immediate dia gnosis and management to preserve renal function,