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Antenatal Management of Bronchopulmonary Sequestration by Intrafetal Vascular Laser Ablation under Ultrasound Control: Narrative Review of the Literature and Report of Three Cases.

Authors :
Grozdeva, Lora
Senat, Marie-Victoire
Vandewynckele, Nada
Fouquet, Virginie
Castaigne, Vanina
Le Bouar, Gwenaelle
Benachi, Alexandra
Bouchghoul, Hanane
Source :
Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy. 2021, Vol. 48 Issue 1, p34-42. 9p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

<bold>Objective: </bold>The objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of intrafetal vascular laser ablation (VLA) for fetuses with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) with hydrops.<bold>Methods: </bold>First, we present 3 cases of fetuses with BPS and hydrops treated by VLA. Second, we aimed to conduct a narrative review to identify all reported cases of fetuses with BPS treated by intrafetal VLA.<bold>Results: </bold>The review of the literature identified 41 fetuses treated by VLA for BPS with hydrops. The median gestational age of the VLA was 27+0 weeks' gestation [25+0-31+0] with an associated procedure at the same time in 43% of the cases (pleuroamniotic shunt, thoracentesis, and amniodrainage). A second procedure was required in 25% of cases for residual flow in the feeding vessel. No stillbirth or neonatal death was reported. The complications reported were a fetal thoracic hematoma complicated by fetal anemia and 4 preterm deliveries with a rate of 9%.<bold>Conclusion: </bold>VLA of the feeding vessel can be an effective treatment but is not without complications. In cases demonstrating cardiac output failure, intrafetal VLA should be considered as a treatment for BPS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10153837
Volume :
48
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Fetal Diagnosis & Therapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
148354596
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1159/000510823