What is the current role of thoracentesis in severe fetal hydrothorax? Case report
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https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v68i2415Keywords:
Toracocentesis, Hidrotórax, Hidropesía fetal, Ultrasonografía prenatal, Diagnóstico, Terapias fetales, Derrame pleuralAbstract
Hydrothorax is a primary pleural effusion that occurs during prenatal life (called
“primary chylothorax” after birth). In certain cases, this effusion is severe and
produces pulmonary and cardiac compression, and perinatal mortality remains high.
Newborns with hydrothorax often require drainage, total parenteral nutrition and
specific medication for their recovery. However, prenatal interventions, mainly with
thoraco-amniotic shunts, can improve these results. We report the case of a fetus
with severe hydrothorax who underwent thoracentesis and review the literature on
its role in current prenatal management
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Copyright (c) 2022 Oswaldo Tipiani Rodríguez, Miguel A. Ponciano Biaggi, Gian C Pérez Fleming, Israel M Gonzales Enríquez, Liz K Andrés Calvo, Julissa Y Pita Álvarez, Milagros M Dueñas Roque, Percy Pantoja Soto
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