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Meconium peritonitis refers to rupture of the bowel prior to birth resulting in fetal stool (meconium) escaping into the surrounding space (peritoneum) leading to inflammation (peritonitis). Despite the bowel rupture many infants born after meconium peritonitis in utero have normal bowels and have no further issues. Infants with cystic fibrosis are at increased risk for meconium peritonitis.