Abstract
Illustrated by this case report, partial obstruction of the venous collector of extrapulmonary sequestration explains pleural effusion and fetal hydrops. Therapy requires fetal thoracentesis and neonatal arterial occlusion of the pedicle artery allowing uneventful follow-up.
MeSH terms
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Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / complications
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Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / physiopathology*
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Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / therapy*
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Female
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Fetal Diseases / etiology
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Humans
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Hydrops Fetalis / etiology
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Infant, Newborn
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Pleural Effusion / etiology
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Pregnancy
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Respiration, Artificial / methods
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Respiratory Insufficiency / etiology
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Thoracostomy / methods
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Time Factors
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Treatment Outcome
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods