Internalization of pleuroamniotic shunt causing neonatal demise

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.

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Published in:	Fetal diagnosis and therapy Vol. 11; no. 1; p. 32
Main Authors:	Blanch, G, Walkinshaw, S A, Hawdon, J M, Weindling, A M, van Velzen, D, Rodeck, C H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Switzerland 01-01-1996
Subjects:	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
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Summary:	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.
ISSN:	1015-3837
DOI:	10.1159/000264276