The role of cephalocentesis in modem obstetrics

Authors
Chasen, ST Chervenak, FA McCullough, LB
Citation
St. Chasen et al., The role of cephalocentesis in modem obstetrics, AM J OBST G, 185(3), 2001, pp. 734-736
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029378 → ACNP
Volume
185
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
734 - 736
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9378(200109)185:3<734:TROCIM>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Destructive procedures to permit vaginal delivery of the fetus w ith hydrocephalus are rarely performed. STUDY DESIGN: We performed intrapartum cephalocentesis in 3 cases in which alobar holoprosencephaly was diagnosed in the third trimester. RESULTS: All 3 fetuses were stillborn. Two delivered vaginally, and one del ivered abdominally with a lower uterine incision. CONCLUSIONS: A reappraisal of the proper role of cephalocentesis in modern obstetrics is offered.