Common arterial trunk in fetal life: accuracy of diagnosis and prediction of outcome

Conclusion CAT is a condition that if evaluated by experts, can be diagnosed with a high degree of accuracy. It remains an entity with high perinatal mortality. Its most important prognostic factor is its association with other anomalies. In isolated cases, the presence of a dysplastic truncal valve and a stenotic flow increase the chances of perinatal death.
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research