Internalization of pleuroamniotic shunt causing neonatal demise

Fetal Diagn Ther. 1996 Jan-Feb;11(1):32-6. doi: 10.1159/000264276.

Abstract

Internalization of a pleuroamniotic shunt previously has not been associated with significant fetal or neonatal problems. We report a case in whom the shunt internalized and compressed the lung hilum. A review of the complications of antenatal pleuroamniotic shunting is also presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amnion / surgery*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Fetal Diseases / etiology
  • Fetal Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Hydrothorax / complications
  • Hydrothorax / diagnosis
  • Hydrothorax / surgery*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pleura / surgery*
  • Pregnancy