Intrauterine thoracentesis of fetal cystic lung malformations

Fetal pulmonary malformations comprise a rare but often lethal group of congenital anomalies. Until recently, diagnosis and therapy were directed postnatally and therefore some cases of fetal compromise were inevitably missed. We present 2 cases in which intermittent thoracentesis of fetal cystic lu...

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Published inFetal diagnosis and therapy Vol. 9; no. 2; p. 84
Main Authors Kyle, P M, Lange, I R, Menticoglou, S M, Harman, C R, Manning, F A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland 01.03.1994
Subjects
Adult
Bronchogenic Cyst - therapy
Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital - therapy
Female
Fetal Diseases - therapy
Humans
Suction
Thorax
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Fetal pulmonary malformations comprise a rare but often lethal group of congenital anomalies. Until recently, diagnosis and therapy were directed postnatally and therefore some cases of fetal compromise were inevitably missed. We present 2 cases in which intermittent thoracentesis of fetal cystic lung malformations resulted in a successful outcome. Intrauterine thoracentesis should be considered in the second and third trimester of pregnancy in cases which demonstrate early fetal compromise.
ISSN:1015-3837
1421-9964
DOI:10.1159/000263913