Absent pulmonary valve syndrome in the fetus
I Gottschalk, R Stressig, J Ritgen, U Herberg, J Breuer, M Schneider, B Asfour, V Hraska, U Gembruch, A Geipel, C Berg · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the spectrum of associated anomalies, the intrauterine course and outcome of fetuses with absent pulmonary valve syndrome (APVS). Methods: All cases of APVS diagnosed over a period of 10 years with a minimum follow up of 6 month were retrospectively collected in 3 tertiary referral centres in Germany. All additional prenatal findings were assessed and correlated with the outcome. Results: In the study period 23 cases of APVS were diagnosed. Mean gestational age at diagnosis was 21.0 weeks (range 12 – 34). Only 2 fetuses (8.7%) had an isolated APVS, the remaining 2…
