Diaphragmatic hernia presenting in utero as a unilateral hydrothorax

Diaphragmatic hernia presenting in utero as a unilateral hydrothorax

A right‐sided diaphragmatic hernia presented as a fetal hydrothorax. The fluid‐filled hernial sac enveloped the lung and presumably prevented serious compression effects. The implications of fetal thoracic anomalies are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Prenatal diagnosis 1989-02, Vol.9 (2), p.115-118
Hauptverfasser: Whittle, M. J., Gilmore, D. H., McNay, M. B., Turner, T. L., Raine, P. A. M.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Fetal Diseases - diagnosis
Fetal hydrothorax
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - complications
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnosis
Humans
Hydrothorax - etiology
Management. Prenatal diagnosis
Medical sciences
Pregnancy
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Prenatal Diagnosis
Right-sided diaphragmatic hernia
Ultrasonography
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Zusammenfassung:A right‐sided diaphragmatic hernia presented as a fetal hydrothorax. The fluid‐filled hernial sac enveloped the lung and presumably prevented serious compression effects. The implications of fetal thoracic anomalies are discussed.
ISSN:0197-3851
1097-0223
DOI:10.1002/pd.1970090206