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Multidisciplinary perinatal management of the compromised airway on placental support: lessons learned
Author(s) -
Osborn Alexander J.,
Baud David,
Macarthur Alison J.,
Propst Evan J.,
Forte Vito,
Blaser Susan M.,
Windrim Rory,
Seaward Gareth,
Keunen Johannes,
Shah Prakesh,
Ryan Greg,
Campisi Paolo
Publication year - 2013
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.4200
Subject(s) - medicine , congenital diaphragmatic hernia , umbilical cord , airway management , oligohydramnios , obstetrics , airway , airway obstruction , placental abruption , pregnancy , intensive care medicine , pediatrics , fetus , surgery , biology , anatomy , genetics
Objective The aims of this study were to review fetal and maternal outcomes after management of the compromised perinatal airway via operation on placental support or ex utero intrapartum treatment and to discuss implications for future management of these complex and rare cases. Methods We have presented a retrospective case series of 12 neonates requiring airway management on placental support at a single tertiary care, academic center. Results One mother experienced significant blood loss. Operative recovery times were unremarkable. Eight neonates required airway management due to mass obstruction, two for removal of an endotracheal balloon for fetoscopic treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, one for laryngeal atresia, and one for severe retrognathia. One of our series is an unusual case of management on placental support after vaginal delivery. Another child would have ideally been managed on placental support, but an extremely short umbilical cord prevented this. Even though the airway was secured in all 12 cases, five neonates died in the perinatal period. Conclusions These procedures have a risk for substantial maternal blood loss. Despite excellent rates of success securing the neonatal airway, children who require management on placental support still have high mortality. A formalized multidisciplinary approach at our institution has enhanced preparedness for these cases. © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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