Fetoscopic balloon dilation and stent placement of congenital high airway obstruction syndrome leading to successful Caesarian delivery

Conclusion: Use of repeated fetoscopy in order to relieve fetal upper airway obstruction offers the potential to minimize neonatal hypoxia, while concurrently decreasing maternal morbidity by avoiding an EXIT procedure. Use of the tracheal stent in CHAOS requires further investigation. The long-term reconstruction and respiratory support of children with CHAOS remain challenging
Source: Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research