Prune Belly Syndrome - diagnosis and therapeutical possibilities

Citation
B. Leeners et al., Prune Belly Syndrome - diagnosis and therapeutical possibilities, Z GEBU NEON, 203(4), 1999, pp. 183-186
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR GEBURTSHILFE UND NEONATOLOGIE
ISSN journal
09482393 → ACNP
Volume
203
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
183 - 186
Database
ISI
SICI code
0948-2393(199907/08)203:4<183:PBS-DA>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The Prune Belly Syndrome combines dilation of the bladder and a laxity of t he abdominal wall, and is of unknown etiology. The sequelae are a pulmonary hypoplasia and a deterioration of the kidney function, which determine pro gnosis. Via early ultrasound diagnosis, intrauterine application of a vesic o-amniotic shunt can be performed and can improve survival rates. Inclusion criteria for a vesico-amniotic shunt are a lack of further sonomorphologic al abnormalities, a lack of an indication for an alteration of the kidney f unction by ultrasound or laboratory tests, and a normal caryotype.