Balloon catheterization in fetal lower urinary tract obstruction: an observational study of 10 fetuses.

CONCLUSIONS: Urethroplasty with a balloon catheter constitutes a promising option of prenatal treatment for fetuses with PUVs By restoring fetal micturition the procedure can preserve normal urinary bladder and kidney function. Although the data are sparse about its efficacy and the potential to differentiate the etiology of LUTO, undoubtedly the significant advantage of this method is its safety for the fetus and the mother. Even diagnosed later with renal insufficiency, children after fetal balloon urethroplasty may be eligible for eventual postnatal transplantation to their own bladder without the need for urostomy formation. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. PMID: 31763721 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: Radiology Authors: Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research