Perinatal Outcome in Fetuses with Dislodged Thoraco-Amniotic Shunts

Conclusion: TAS dislodged antenatally in 8.5% of fetuses, with 2/3 of shunts migrating into the thorax, and nearly 25% requiring re-shunting. Retained intrathoracic shunts were well tolerated and may not necessarily require surgical removal after birth.Fetal Diagn Ther
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research