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Visualization of fetal intra‐abdominal organs in second‐trimester severe oligohydramnios by intraperitoneal infusion
Author(s) -
Nicolini Umberto,
Santolaya Joaquin,
Hubit Corinne,
Fisk Nicholas,
Maxwell Darryl,
Rodeck Charles
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
prenatal diagnosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.956
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1097-0223
pISSN - 0197-3851
DOI - 10.1002/pd.1970090308
Subject(s) - oligohydramnios , medicine , gestation , fetus , amniotic fluid , obstetrics , pregnancy , biology , genetics
Fetal intraperitoneal infusion of saline was performed in two patients with severe oligohydramnios at 24 and 25 weeks' gestation in order to enhance visualization of intra‐abdominal organs. Renal agenesis was easily diagnosed. The technique can be considered as an alternative to artificial instillation of amniotic fluid in the differential diagnosis of conditions associated with severe oligohydramnios.