Fetal pleural effusion
2007; Wiley; Volume: 27; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/pd.1768
ISSN1097-0223
AutoresMaria Angela Rustico, Mariano Lanna, Dario Coviello, John Smoleniec, Umberto Nicolini,
Tópico(s)Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
ResumoAbstract Fetal pleural effusion, a nonspecific accumulation of fluid in the pleural space, is an uncommon anomaly which can be associated with aneuploidy and a range of other structural malformations or genetic syndromes. Spontaneous resolution is not rare and confers a good prognosis. Perinatal outcome is better for those fetuses without hydrops than those presenting with hydrops. A detailed review of the literature indicates that, for fetuses with persistent effusions, in utero intervention (repeated thoracocentesis, intrauterine shunting and pleurodesis) may improve the chances of survival. Copyright © 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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