ABSTRACT
Ascites is defined as an abnormal accumulation of intraperitoneal fluid in the peritoneal cavity, which consists of transudate or exudate. The relatively rare condition of ascites in the newborn may occur due to a wide range of medical and surgical causes. Urinary ascites, which occurs almost exclusively in boys, is an uncommon, life-threatening condition, which accounts for up to 30" of all cases of neonatal ascites. The management of urinary ascites has to be prompt, with the basic aim of achieving decompression of the urinary tract. This may be accomplished by abdominal paracentesis, catheter drainage, or surgical exploration and repair of the bladder wall. Chylous ascites is a rare condition seen during the newborn period and infancy; however, it is a challenging disorder with regard to its successful treatment. Bile ascites in infancy is a rare condition usually resulting from spontaneous perforation of bile duct (SPBD).
