[The exact prenatal diagnosis of abnormalities of the kidneys and efferent urinary system--a possibility for further decreasing perinatal morbidity and mortality]

Zentralbl Gynakol. 1989;111(10):669-77.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Early detection of fetal malformations has become possible owing to the availability of highly advanced ultrasound systems. Majority of malformations, 30 per cent, has been recordable from urinary system. This system is early of access for the examiner, so that even sophisticated diagnosis of malformation is possible. High accuracy diagnosis has been increasingly helpful in forecasting pregnancy prognosis. Hence, with adequate perinatological management, it will be possible to influence on perinatal morbidity and mortality positively. 70 fetuses with malformations of kidneys and to urinary system have been observed in the context of this study. An assessment was made of diagnostic efficiency, postpartum development and long-range prognosis. Recommendations are derived from the above mentioned findings for perinatological approach in cases of diagnosed malformations of kidneys and the other urinary system.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Abortion, Induced
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydronephrosis / diagnosis
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kidney / abnormalities*
  • Kidney Diseases, Cystic / diagnosis
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis / methods*
  • Prune Belly Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Risk Factors
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Urinary Tract / abnormalities*