Outcome in fetuses with moderate left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia
M Mallmann, A Geipel, A Müller, H Bachour, A Heydweiller, U Gembruch, C Berg · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10
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Purpose: Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare defect often resulting in pulmonary hypoplasia and causing respiratory insufficiency. Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion (FETO) has shown to be effective in severe CDH, but limited data exist for moderate CDH. The aim of our study was to assess the outcome of FETO in moderate, left-sided CDH. Material and methods: All cases with a prenatal diagnosis of isolated, moderate, left-sided CDH from 2011 to 2012 were prospectively evaluated. 13 patients with follow-up data of at least six months postpartum were included. Results: 5/13 (38%) fetuses with an…
