Vesicocentesis at 10-14 weeks of gestation for treatment of fetal megacystis

Citation
Sgm. Carroll et al., Vesicocentesis at 10-14 weeks of gestation for treatment of fetal megacystis, ULTRASOUN O, 18(4), 2001, pp. 366-370
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
ULTRASOUND IN OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
ISSN journal
09607692 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
366 - 370
Database
ISI
SICI code
0960-7692(200110)18:4<366:VA1WOG>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
This report of four cases shows that fetal vesicocentesis at 10-14 weeks of gestation is a useful treatment option in some cases with megacystis. Alth ough megacystis at this gestation has been reported, there are few studies examining the role of early vesicocentesis. The natural history of the cond ition and outcome following treatment is reviewed with reference to the lit erature.