Antenatal diagnosis and treatment of fetal bronchopulmonary sequestration

Fetal Diagn Ther. 1990;5(1):33-9. doi: 10.1159/000263532.

Abstract

Bronchopulmonary sequestration with associated nonimmune hydrops has been previously reported with generally poor prognosis for the neonate. We report a case of bronchopulmonary sequestration and associated pleural effusion successfully managed with a transthoracic catheter placement. The embryology and clinical pathophysiology of bronchopulmonary sequestration are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniocentesis
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / surgery
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / therapy
  • Catheterization / methods
  • Catheters, Indwelling
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Hydrothorax / diagnostic imaging*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Polyhydramnios / diagnostic imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Prognosis
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*