Abstract
Mortality associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is high, and the role of prenatal management continues to evolve. We report a case of a right-sided CDH complicated by fetal hydrops successfully managed with thoracoamniotic shunt placement. Subsequent ultrasounds indicated resolution of hydrops. Despite preterm premature rupture of membrane and preterm delivery at 32 3/7 weeks gestation, the infant survived to hospital discharge at 2.5 months of life. This is the first case of a hydropic right-sided CDH successfully treated with a thoracoamniotic shunt.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 281-283 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
Keywords
- Fetal hydrops
- Right-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Thoracoamniotic shunt
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Surgery