Fetal pulmonary cyst treated by repeated thoracocentesis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
This is a report of prenatal diagnosis and successful therapy of a septated fetal pulmonary cyst by repeated puncturing. This treatment was performed under ultrasonographic guidance for signs of fetal cardiac decompensation. This made normal development of the lungs possible.
Medical subject headings
- Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital
- Fetal Diseases
- Thoracostomy