Fetal pulmonary cyst treated by repeated thoracocentesis

Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Dec;169(6):1622-4. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(93)90451-n.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / surgery*
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Fetal Diseases / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Punctures
  • Thoracostomy*
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal