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Zanini A, Macchini F, Boito S, Morandi A, Ferrara G, Persico N, Leva E. Intrauterine Ultrasound-Guided Laser Coagulation as a First Step for Treatment of Prenatally Complicated Bronchopulmonary Sequestration: Our Experience and Literature Review. Eur J Pediatr Surg 2022; 32:536-542. [PMID: 35288883 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1744149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Prenatal ultrasound-guided laser coagulation (USLC) for complicated bronchopulmonary sequestrations has been described but a consensus on the procedure and on the following management is still lacking. We present our experience and provide a literature review. METHODS Retrospective review of patients treated in our center. Literature review and combined analysis of perinatal data were performed. RESULTS Five cases were treated at our center, all presenting with severe hydrothorax. Four met the criteria for fetal hydrops. Four cases underwent postnatal computed tomography (CT) scan: in one case, there was no evidence of persistent bronchopulmonary sequestration. The other three underwent thoracoscopic resection, in two, a viable sequestration was found. Including our series, 57 cases have been reported, with no mortality and a success rate of 94.7%. Mean gestational age (GA) at the procedure was 28 ± 3.4 weeks and mean GA at birth and birth weight (BW) were 38.6 ± 2.3 weeks and 3,276 ± 519.8 g, respectively. In 80.6% of the cases investigated postnatally, a residual mass was found, 50% of cases who showed prenatal arterial flow cessation had a persistent sequestration postnatally, and 26.3% of cases underwent postnatal sequestrectomy. Both patients in our series had pathology examination confirming a viable bronchopulmonary sequestration. CONCLUSION Prenatal USLC seems to be a valid option for bronchopulmonary sequestration complicated by severe hydrothorax and/or fetal hydrops. Authors believe that this procedure should aim to reverse fetal distress and allow pregnancy continuation, and it should not be considered a definitive treatment. The currently available data do not support changes of the common postnatal management.
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- Andrea Zanini
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Fetal Medicine and Surgery Service, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Fetal Medicine and Surgery Service, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Fetal Medicine and Surgery Service, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Lombardia, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milano, Lombardia, Italy
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Lombardia, Italy.,Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milano, Lombardia, Italy
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Litwinska M, Litwinska E, Szaflik K, Debska M, Szajner T, Janiak K, Kaczmarek P, Wielgos M. Management Options for Fetal Bronchopulmonary Sequestration. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11061724. [PMID: 35330048 PMCID: PMC8954010 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11061724] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2022] [Revised: 03/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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To evaluate the prenatal course and perinatal outcome of fetuses with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) managed expectantly or using minimally invasive methods. This was a retrospective study of 29 fetuses with suspected BPS managed between 2010 and 2021 in three fetal medicine centers in Poland. Medline was searched to identify cases of BPS managed expectantly or through minimally-invasive methods. In 16 fetuses with BPS, there was no evidence of cardiac compromise. These fetuses were managed expectantly. Thirteen hydropic fetuses with BPS qualified for intrauterine intervention: a thoraco-amniotic shunt (TAS) was inserted in five fetuses, laser coagulation of the feeding vessel was performed in seven cases, and one fetus had combined treatment. In the combined data from the previous and the current study of various percutaneous interventions for BPS associated with hydrops, the survival rate was 91.2% (31/34) for TAS, 98.1% (53/54) for laser coagulation, and 75% (3/4) for intratumor injection of sclerosant. After taking into account cases with available data, the rate of preterm birth before 37 weeks in the group treated with laser coagulation was 14.3% (7/49) compared to 84.6% (22/26) in the group treated with TAS. The need for postnatal sequestrectomy was lower in the group of fetuses treated with laser coagulation 23.5% (12/51) in comparison to fetuses treated with TAS 84% (21/26). In fetuses with BPS without hydrops, progression of the lesion’s volume, leading to cardiac compromise, is unlikely. In hydropic fetuses with BPS, intrauterine therapy using minimally invasive methods prevents fetal demise. Both, the rate of preterm birth and the need for postnatal surgery is significantly lower in the group treated with laser coagulation compared to the group treated with TAS.
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- Magdalena Litwinska
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warszawa, Poland; (E.L.); (M.D.); (M.W.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +48-601636061
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warszawa, Poland; (E.L.); (M.D.); (M.W.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Fertility and Fetal Therapy, Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital—Research Institute, 93-338 Lodz, Poland; (K.S.); (K.J.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warszawa, Poland; (E.L.); (M.D.); (M.W.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pro-Familia Hospital, 35-001 Rzeszów, Poland;
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- Department of Gynecology, Fertility and Fetal Therapy, Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital—Research Institute, 93-338 Lodz, Poland; (K.S.); (K.J.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Gynecology, Fertility and Fetal Therapy, Polish Mother’s Memorial Hospital—Research Institute, 93-338 Lodz, Poland; (K.S.); (K.J.); (P.K.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical University of Warsaw, 02-091 Warszawa, Poland; (E.L.); (M.D.); (M.W.)
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Interstitial Laser Occlusion of the Systemic Feeding Vessel in a Hybrid Lung Lesion: Technique, Clinical Course, Perinatal Outcome and a Review of Literature. JOURNAL OF FETAL MEDICINE 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40556-020-00280-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Cho MK, Lee MY, Kang J, Kim J, Won HS, Lee PR, Jeong E, Lee BS, Kim EAR, Yoon H, Lee JS, Han M. Prenatal sonographic markers of the outcome in fetuses with bronchopulmonary sequestration. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2020; 48:89-96. [PMID: 31609460 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.22780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2019] [Revised: 08/27/2019] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the prenatal sonographic predictive markers of the outcome in fetuses with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS). METHODS BPS size and diameter of the feeding artery (FA) were measured prenatally and postnatally. Velocity of the FA and the left ventricular-modified myocardial performance index (LV mod-MPI) were also evaluated prenatally. RESULTS Forty-seven women were included in the study. Mean gestational age, mass size, diameter and velocity of the FA, and LV mod-MPI at prenatal diagnosis were 23.5 ± 2.2 weeks, 3.6 ± 8.3 cm, 2.3 ± 0.6 mm, 46.6 ± 15.4 cm/s, and 0.46 ± 0.06, respectively. Mean mass diameter and FA diameter measured on postnatal CT examinations were 3.8 ± 1.0 cm and 2.3 ± 0.7 mm, respectively. Five patients had respiratory symptoms after birth. Twenty children (43%) underwent or were scheduled to undergo mass excision, and the remaining 27 (57%) were doing well without any intervention. There was no neonatal death. LV mod-MPI at diagnosis, the FA diameter after birth and the serial change in the FA size were significantly associated with postnatal mass excision. CONCLUSION The FA diameter and LV mod-MPI may be additional markers for predicting whether fetuses with BPS should undergo mass excision in early childhood or conservative care.
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- Min Kyong Cho
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Witlox RSGM, Lopriore E, Rijken M, Klumper FJCM, Oepkes D, van Klink JMM. Long-Term Neurodevelopmental and Respiratory Outcome after Intrauterine Therapy for Fetal Thoracic Abnormalities. Fetal Diagn Ther 2018; 45:162-167. [PMID: 29734144 DOI: 10.1159/000488486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2018] [Accepted: 03/15/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study is to evaluate long-term neurodevelopmental and respiratory outcome after fetal therapy for fetal pleural effusion, congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, and bronchopulmonary sequestration. METHODS Children ≥18 months of age underwent an assessment of neurologic, motor, and cognitive development. Medical records were reviewed to determine respiratory outcome. Behavioral outcome was assessed using the Child Behavioral Checklist. RESULTS Between 2001 and 2016, 63 fetuses with fetal hydrops secondary to thoracic abnormalities were treated at our center. Overall perinatal survival was 64% (40/63). Twenty-six children were included for follow-up (median age 55 months). Severe neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI) was detected in 15% (4/26). Three out of 4 children with severe NDI had associated causes contributing to the impairment. Overall adverse outcome, including perinatal mortality or NDI, was 55% (27/49). Fifteen percent (4/26) had severe respiratory sequelae. Parents did not report more behavioral problems than Dutch norms. DISCUSSION Our results suggest that severe NDI in this specific high-risk cohort occurs in 15%, which is above the range of the incidence of NDI reported in case series treated with other fetal therapies (5-10%). Large multicenter studies and an international web-based registry are warranted to prospectively gather outcome data at fixed time points.
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- Ruben S G M Witlox
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Fetal Therapy, Department of Obstetrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Fetal Therapy, Department of Obstetrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The
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Cruz-Martinez R, Martínez-Rodríguez M, Bermúdez-Rojas M, Magaña-Abarca C, Narvaez-Dominguez V, Rojas-Macedo A, Bautista-García N, Alcocer-Alcocer M. Fetal laser ablation of feeding artery of cystic lung lesions with systemic arterial blood supply. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2017; 49:744-750. [PMID: 27363854 DOI: 10.1002/uog.16011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2015] [Revised: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 06/17/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of laser surgery in fetuses with a cystic lung lesion with systemic arterial blood supply (hybrid lung lesion) at risk of perinatal death. METHODS A cohort of five consecutive fetuses with a large hybrid lung lesion associated with hydrops and/or pleural effusion with severe lung compression was selected for percutaneous ultrasound-guided fetal laser ablation of the feeding artery (FLAFA) before 32 weeks' gestation in a single tertiary national referral center in Queretaro, Mexico. The primary outcomes were survival and need for postnatal surgery. RESULTS FLAFA was performed successfully in all cases at a median gestational age of 24.9 (range, 24.4-31.7) weeks. After fetal intervention, dimensions in both lungs increased and fluid effusions resolved in all cases. All cases were delivered liveborn at term at a median gestational age of 39.6 (range, 38.0-39.7) weeks, without respiratory morbidity or need for oxygen support, resulting in perinatal survival of 100%. During follow-up, three (60%) cases showed progressive regression of the entire lung mass and did not require postnatal surgery, whereas in two (40%) cases a progressive decrease in size of the mass was observed but a cystic portion of the lung mass persisted and postnatal lobectomy was required. CONCLUSION In fetuses with large hybrid lung lesions at risk of perinatal death, FLAFA is feasible and could improve survival and decrease the need for postnatal surgery. Copyright © 2016 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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- R Cruz-Martinez
- National Fetal Medicine Research Network 'Fetal Medicine Mexico', Queretaro, Mexico
- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital of Queretaro, and Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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- National Fetal Medicine Research Network 'Fetal Medicine Mexico', Queretaro, Mexico
- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital of Queretaro, and Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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- National Fetal Medicine Research Network 'Fetal Medicine Mexico', Queretaro, Mexico
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- National Fetal Medicine Research Network 'Fetal Medicine Mexico', Queretaro, Mexico
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital of Queretaro, and Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Department of Neonatology, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital of Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital of Queretaro, and Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital of Queretaro, and Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo, Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Queretaro, Mexico
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Cruz-Martinez R, Méndez A, Dueñas-Riaño J, Ordorica-Flores R, Nieto-Zermeño J, Malagón-Salazar P, Medina-Noyola C, Rebolledo-Fernández C. Fetal laser surgery prevents fetal death and avoids the need for neonatal sequestrectomy in cases with bronchopulmonary sequestration. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2015; 46:627-628. [PMID: 26046453 DOI: 10.1002/uog.14921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Revised: 05/30/2015] [Accepted: 06/02/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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- R Cruz-Martinez
- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital, Querétaro, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo 'Dr Augusto Fernández Guardiola', Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
- Fetal Medicine Mexico Research Group, Mexico
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital, Querétaro, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo 'Dr Augusto Fernández Guardiola', Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
- Fetal Medicine Mexico Research Group, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Infantil de Mexico 'Dr. Federico Gómez', Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Infantil de Mexico 'Dr. Federico Gómez', Mexico City, Mexico
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital, Querétaro, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo 'Dr Augusto Fernández Guardiola', Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital, Querétaro, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo 'Dr Augusto Fernández Guardiola', Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
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- Fetal Medicine and Surgery Research Unit, Children's and Women's Specialty Hospital, Querétaro, Mexico
- Unidad de Investigación en Neurodesarrollo 'Dr Augusto Fernández Guardiola', Instituto de Neurobiología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) Campus Juriquilla, Querétaro, México
- Fetal Medicine Mexico Research Group, Mexico
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Mathis J, Raio L, Baud D. Fetal laser therapy: applications in the management of fetal pathologies. Prenat Diagn 2015; 35:623-36. [DOI: 10.1002/pd.4587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Revised: 02/21/2015] [Accepted: 02/26/2015] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Jérôme Mathis
- Swiss Fetal Laser Group; University Hospital of Bern, University Hospital of Lausanne CHUV; Lausanne Switzerland
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- Swiss Fetal Laser Group; University Hospital of Bern, University Hospital of Lausanne CHUV; Lausanne Switzerland
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- Swiss Fetal Laser Group; University Hospital of Bern, University Hospital of Lausanne CHUV; Lausanne Switzerland
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Mallmann MR, Geipel A, Bludau M, Matil K, Gottschalk I, Hoopmann M, Müller A, Bachour H, Heydweiller A, Gembruch U, Berg C. Bronchopulmonary sequestration with massive pleural effusion: pleuroamniotic shunting vs intrafetal vascular laser ablation. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2014; 44:441-446. [PMID: 24407869 DOI: 10.1002/uog.13304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2013] [Revised: 12/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/31/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the incidence of complications among a relatively large cohort of fetuses with bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) and the success of two different intrauterine treatment modalities. METHODS All cases with a prenatal diagnosis of BPS detected in a 10-year period (2002-2011) in two tertiary referral centers were reviewed retrospectively for intrauterine course and outcome. Up to May 2010 severe pleural effusions were treated with pleuroamniotic shunting. Thereafter, they were treated with ultrasound-guided laser coagulation of the feeding artery. RESULTS A total of 41 fetuses with BPS were included in the study. In 29 (70.7%) there was no pleural effusion or hydrops and they were treated conservatively. In 19/29 (65.5%) there was partial or complete regression of the lesion during the course of pregnancy. All were born alive (median age at delivery, 38.3 (interquartile range (IQR), 34.0-39.6) weeks) and 16 (55.2%) required sequestrectomy. Intrauterine intervention was performed in all 12 (29.3%) fetuses with pleural effusion. Seven fetuses were treated with pleuroamniotic shunting. One fetus with severe hydrops died in utero. There was no complete regression in any case of BPS in this group. Six infants were born alive (median age, 37.2 (IQR, 30.3-37.4) weeks), of which five (83.3%) required sequestrectomy. Five fetuses were treated with laser ablation of the feeding vessel. In all cases of BPS there was regression after laser ablation. All infants were delivered at term (median age, 39.1 (IQR, 38.0-40.0) weeks). One (20.0%) neonate required sequestrectomy after birth. Following intrauterine shunt placement complete regression of the lesion was significantly less frequent (0/7 (0%) with shunt placement vs 4/5 (80%) with intrafetal laser treatment) and gestational age at birth was significantly lower, compared to treatment with intrafetal laser. Complete regression of the lesion was also significantly more frequent in the laser group compared to cases without intervention. CONCLUSION In the absence of pleural effusion, the likelihood of spontaneous regression of BPS is high and the prognosis is therefore favorable. In cases with massive pleural effusion, treatment by laser ablation of the feeding vessel seems to be more effective than is pleuroamniotic shunting, with fewer complications. It might also reduce the need for postnatal surgery.
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- M R Mallmann
- Division of Fetal Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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Baud D, Windrim R, Kachura JR, Jefferies A, Pantazi S, Shah P, Langer JC, Forsey J, Chaturvedi RR, Jaeggi E, Keating S, Chiu P, Ryan G. Minimally invasive fetal therapy for hydropic lung masses: three different approaches and review of the literature. ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2013; 42:440-448. [PMID: 23712922 DOI: 10.1002/uog.12515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2013] [Revised: 05/13/2013] [Accepted: 05/14/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report three different antenatal therapeutic approaches for fetal lung masses associated with hydrops. METHODS Three prospectively followed cases are described, and all 30 previously published minimally invasive cases of fetal therapy for hydropic lung masses are reviewed. RESULTS Three hydropic fetuses with large intrathoracic lung masses presented at 17, 25 and 21 weeks of gestation, respectively. An aortic feeding vessel was identified in each case and thus a bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) was suspected. Under ultrasound guidance, the feeding vessel was successfully occluded with interstitial laser (Case 1), radiofrequency ablation (RFA) (Case 2) and thrombogenic coil embolization (Case 3). Complete (Cases 1 and 2) or partial (Case 3) resolution of the lung mass and hydrops was observed. A healthy infant was born at term after laser therapy (Case 1), and the involved lung lobe was resected on day 2 of postnatal life. In Case 2, hydrops resolved completely following RFA, but an iatrogenic congenital diaphragmatic hernia and abdominal wall defect became apparent 4 weeks later. The neonate died from sepsis following spontaneous preterm labor at 33 weeks. In Case 3, despite technical success in complete vascular occlusion with coils, a stillbirth ensued 2 days after embolization. CONCLUSIONS The prognosis of large microcystic or echogenic fetal chest masses associated with hydrops is dismal. This has prompted attempts at treatment by open fetal surgery, with mixed results, high risk of premature labor and consequences for future pregnancies. We have demonstrated the possibility of improved outcome following ultrasound-guided laser ablation of the systemic arterial supply. Despite technical success, RFA and coil embolization led to procedure-related complications and need further evaluation.
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- D Baud
- Fetal Medicine Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Salomon LJ, Bernard JP, Millischer AE, Sonigo P, Brunelle F, Boddaert N, Ville Y. MRI and ultrasound fusion imaging for prenatal diagnosis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2013; 209:148.e1-9. [PMID: 23685001 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.05.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2012] [Revised: 03/14/2013] [Accepted: 05/14/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVE A combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images with real time high-resolution ultrasound known as fusion imaging may improve prenatal examination. This study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility of using fusion of MRI and ultrasound (US) in prenatal imaging. STUDY DESIGN This study was conducted in a tertiary referral center. All patients referred for prenatal MRI were offered to undergo fusion of MRI and US examination. All cases underwent 1.5 Tesla MRI protocol including at least 3 T2-weighted planes. The Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine volume dataset was then loaded into the US system for manual registration of the live US image and fusion imaging examination. RESULTS Over the study period, 24 patients underwent fusion imaging at a median gestational age of 31 (range, 24-35) weeks. Data registration, matching and then volume navigation was feasible in all cases. Fusion imaging allowed superimposing MRI and US images therefore providing with real time imaging capabilities and high tissue contrast. It also allowed adding a real time Doppler signal on MRI images. Significant fetal movement required repeat-registration in 15 (60%) cases. The average duration of the overall additional scan with fusion imaging was 10 ± 5 minutes. CONCLUSION The combination of fetal real time MRI and US image fusion and navigation is feasible. Multimodality fusion imaging may enable easier and more extensive prenatal diagnosis.
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Gembruch U, Geipel A, Müller A, Bartmann P, Berg C. Intrauterine minimalinvasive Therapie. Monatsschr Kinderheilkd 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s00112-012-2729-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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van Mieghem T, Baud D, Devlieger R, Lewi L, Ryan G, De Catte L, Deprest J. Minimally invasive fetal therapy. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2012; 26:711-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2012.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2012] [Accepted: 03/21/2012] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Ruano R, da Silva MM, Salustiano EMA, Kilby MD, Tannuri U, Zugaib M. Percutaneous laser ablation under ultrasound guidance for fetal hyperechogenic microcystic lung lesions with hydrops: a single center cohort and a literature review. Prenat Diagn 2012; 32:1127-32. [PMID: 22990987 DOI: 10.1002/pd.3969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the perinatal outcomes in hydropic fetuses with congenital microcystic pulmonary lesions that underwent percutaneous, invasive, laser therapy. METHOD This retrospective study reviews the literature and our experience between 2004 and 2010. Characteristics of the cystic lung lesions, liquor volume (presence of polyhydramnios or not), localization of ablation (vascular vs interstitial) and gestational age at which the procedure was performed were related to outcome (survival). RESULTS In total, 16 fetuses with congenital lung lesions underwent 'invasive' percutaneous laser ablation, seven performed in our center and nine published cases. Survival rate was higher in fetuses with a subsequent postnatal diagnosis of bronchopulmonary sequestration (87.5%) compared with congenital adenomatoid malformation (28.6%; p = 0.04). The technique of vascular ablation was more successful (100%) than interstitial ablation (25.0%, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Percutaneous vascular laser ablation seems to be effective for bronchopulmonary sequestration in hydropic fetuses. Outcomes were worst following interstitial ablation for microcystic congenital adenomatoid with hydrops.
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- Rodrigo Ruano
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
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Nadeem M, Elnazir B, Greally P. Congenital pulmonary malformation in children. SCIENTIFICA 2012; 2012:209896. [PMID: 24278678 PMCID: PMC3820530 DOI: 10.6064/2012/209896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2012] [Accepted: 05/03/2012] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Congenital Pulmonary Malformations (CPMs) are a group of rare lung abnormalities affecting the airways, parenchyma, and vasculature. They represent a spectrum of abnormal development rather than discrete pathological entities. They are caused by aberrant embryological lung development which occurs at different stages of intrauterine life.
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- Montasser Nadeem
- Paediatric Respiratory Department, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, Incorporating the National Children's Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- Paediatric Respiratory Department, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, Incorporating the National Children's Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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- Paediatric Respiratory Department, The Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, Incorporating the National Children's Hospital (AMNCH), Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland
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Yoshitomi T, Hidaka N, Yumoto Y, Fukushima K, Tsukimori K, Wake N. Grayscale and Doppler sonographic evaluation of response to in utero treatment of hydrops fetalis caused by extralobar pulmonary sequestration. JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ULTRASOUND : JCU 2012; 40:51-56. [PMID: 21935963 DOI: 10.1002/jcu.20882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2010] [Accepted: 08/16/2011] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Pulmonary sequestration is defined as nonfunctional lung tissue that lacks communication with the bronchial tree and that is supplied by an anomalous systemic vessel. In comparatively rare cases, pulmonary sequestration may lead to hydrothorax or hydrops fetalis, which is nearly universally fatal. In this report, we describe a case of pulmonary sequestration with hydrops fetalis, which was successfully treated by thoracoamniotic shunting. A sonographic Doppler study in this case suggested that the underlying mechanism of the hydropic change in a fetus with extralobar pulmonary sequestration may have differed from that in fetuses with primary hydrothorax not associated with a structural anomaly.
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- Tomoyuki Yoshitomi
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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Bulas D, Egloff AM. Fetal Chest Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Recent Advances and Current Clinical Applications. Radiol Clin North Am 2011; 49:805-23. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rcl.2011.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Witlox RS, Lopriore E, Oepkes D, Walther FJ. Neonatal outcome after prenatal interventions for congenital lung lesions. Early Hum Dev 2011; 87:611-8. [PMID: 21798677 DOI: 10.1016/j.earlhumdev.2011.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2011] [Accepted: 07/05/2011] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Congenital lung lesions, mostly congenital cystic adenomatoid malformations (CCAMs) and bronchopulmonary sequestrations (BPSs), are uncommon disorders. Prenatal intervention in severely affected (hydropic) fetuses has drastically improved perinatal survival. Not much is known, however, on the short-term and long-term respiratory and neurodevelopmental outcome. Several small case series have been reported and suggest an increased incidence of neonatal morbidity, mainly associated with prematurity and respiratory failure at birth. Overall, neonatal mortality and morbidity after prenatal interventions for CCAM seems to be worse than for BPS. This review focuses on the neonatal outcome after prenatal intervention for congenital lung lesions and summarizes the results reported in the literature.
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- Ruben S Witlox
- Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Leiden University Medical Centre, PO Box 9600, 2300 RC, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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Witlox RS, Lopriore E, Oepkes D. Prenatal interventions for fetal lung lesions. Prenat Diagn 2011; 31:628-36. [PMID: 21618254 DOI: 10.1002/pd.2778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2011] [Revised: 04/20/2011] [Accepted: 04/20/2011] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The widespread availability of high resolution ultrasound equipment and almost universal routine anatomy scanning in all pregnant women in the developed world has lead to increased detection of abnormalities in the fetal thorax. Already in the 1980s, large pleural effusions and significant macrocystic lesions in the fetus were easily detected on ultrasound. However, smaller lung tumours were often missed. Nowadays, fetal medicine centres receive many referrals for evaluation of fetal lung lesions, of which the most common are congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation and bronchopulmonary sequestration. Almost invariably, both the parents and the referring physicians experience anxiety after detection of large lung masses in the fetus. However, the vast majority of the currently detected fetal lung lesions have an excellent prognosis without the need for prenatal intervention. In the small group of fetuses in which the prognosis is poor, almost exclusively those with concomitant fetal hydrops and cardiac failure, several options for fetal therapy exist, often with a more than 50% survival rate. Indications, techniques, complications and outcomes of these interventions will be described in this review.
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- Ruben S Witlox
- Department of Paediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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