Abstract
We treated a case of primary fetal hydrothorax with hydrops. A pleuroamniotic shunt catheter inserted at 30 weeks accomplished resolution of hydrops and was maintained until cesarean delivery at 34 weeks with no need for further prenatal intervention. At age 9 months, the infant showed no effusion or pulmonary compromise.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amnion / surgery
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Amniotic Fluid
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Anastomosis, Surgical
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Catheterization
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Drainage
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Female
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Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Fetal Diseases / surgery*
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Gestational Age
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Humans
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Hydrops Fetalis / complications*
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Hydrothorax / complications
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Hydrothorax / diagnostic imaging
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Hydrothorax / surgery*
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Pleura / surgery
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Pregnancy
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal