[In utero surgery of diaphragmatic hernia in Macaca fascicularis]

Chir Pediatr. 1987;28(2):108-11.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The aim of this study is to be able to perform on the animal (Macacus cynomolgus) a specific in utero surgical procedure for correcting congenital diaphragmatic hernia, in order to do the same on human fetuses. The surgical technique consist in operating in utero, and to put a silastic patch on the diaphragm. A good tocolysis is very necessary to prevent early abortion. Finally the fetuses' surviving is the main problem.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, General
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / surgery*
  • Halothane
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery*
  • Macaca fascicularis
  • Obstetric Labor, Premature / prevention & control
  • Postoperative Care
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Halothane