| Transient urinary ascites after vesicocentesis observed in a fetus with megacystis caused by posterior urethral valve. | |
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PMID: 19349701 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Fetal urinary ascites is a condition that is rarely encountered. A review of previous reports suggests that the clinical course of the affected fetuses is highly variable. METHODS: In this report, we describe a case in which urinary ascites was observed after vesicocentesis in a fetus with megacystis caused by posterior urethral valve. RESULTS: The urinary ascites was transient, and the fetal outcome was good after a successful vesicoamniotic shunting operation. CONCLUSIONS: In utero bladder rupture or injury and the subsequent appearance of urinary ascites may be well tolerated by the fetus. Further, spontaneous resolution can be expected during fetal life; therefore, it appears to be preferable to opt for conservative management in fetuses with urinary ascites. Urinary ascites, particularly after vesicocentesis, should be observed with extreme caution. |
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Authors:
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Nobuhiro Hidaka; Yoshihide Chiba |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2009-04-07 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Fetal diagnosis and therapy Volume: 25 ISSN: 1421-9964 ISO Abbreviation: Fetal. Diagn. Ther. Publication Date: 2009 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-08-26 Completed Date: 2009-11-17 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9107463 Medline TA: Fetal Diagn Ther Country: Switzerland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 192-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright (c) 2009 S. Karger AG, Basel. |
Affiliation:
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Department of Perinatology, National Cardiovascular Center, Osaka, Japan. n-hidaka@kpa.biglobe.ne.jp |
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Adult Ascites / complications, diagnosis*, ultrasonography Female Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*, etiology Humans Infant, Newborn Male Pregnancy Urethra / abnormalities*, surgery Urinary Bladder Diseases / complications, diagnosis*, etiology |
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