Perinatal outcome after minimally invasive fetal therapy for cystic lung lesions

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the perinatal survival after minimally invasive fetal therapy in fetuses with severe CPAM or BPS. Material and methods: A retrospective study (2000 – 2013) was performed at the University Hospital Zurich including 36 pregnancies with a fetal CPAM or BPS. In 9 fetuses a minimally invasive therapy was performed including amniotic fluid reduction (N = 12), thoracocentesis (N = 18) and placement of a thoracoamniotic shunt (N = 7). Primary endpoint was perinatal survival. Data are quoted as means and standard deviations (SD). Results: Fetal interventions were perfor…