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Prenatal diagnosis of fetal urinary ascites
Author(s) -
Bettelheim D.,
Pumberger W.,
Deutinger J.,
Bernaschek G.
Publication year - 2000
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.1469-0705.2000.00277.x
Subject(s) - medicine , in utero , urinary system , ascites , prenatal diagnosis , fetus , urinary tract obstruction , urinary bladder , obstetrics , urology , pregnancy , gynecology , surgery , genetics , biology
We report on a rare in utero appearance of the rupture of the fetal bladder caused by low urinary tract obstruction with subsequent urinary ascites. The findings on prenatal sonography, postnatal X‐ray examinations and postnatal surgical treatment are described and the literature is reviewed. Copyright © 2000 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology