Foetal thoracic hypoplasia: concomitant anomalies and neonatal outcomes

In this study, most of the cases have additional anomalies, especially skeletal system and head-face anomalies. Approximately half of the newborns with thoracic hypoplasia die within the first 24 h.What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? When we need to consult a family considering the outcome of thoracic hypoplasia, this study can be guiding and helpful. On the other hand, the effects of additional anomalies on the prognosis of foetal and neonatal period are not clear. More studies are needed to better understand the prognosis of thoracic hypoplasias.PMID:34579606 | DOI:10.1080/01443615.2021.1945014
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research