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Vesicocentesis at 10–14 weeks of gestation for treatment of fetal megacystis
Author(s) -
Carroll S. G. M.,
Soothill P. W.,
Tizard J.,
Kyle P. M.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1046/j.0960-7692.2001.00531.x
Subject(s) - medicine , gestation , obstetrics , fetus , natural history , obstetrics and gynaecology , pregnancy , gynecology , genetics , biology
This report of four cases shows that fetal vesicocentesis at 10–14 weeks of gestation is a useful treatment option in some cases with megacystis. Although megacystis at this gestation has been reported, there are few studies examining the role of early vesicocentesis. The natural history of the condition and outcome following treatment is reviewed with reference to the literature. Copyright © 2001 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology