Prune-belly syndrome detected by ultrasound in the first trimester and the usefulness of vesicocentesis as a modality of treatment
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
;
: 265-268, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-164503
ABSTRACT
Prune-belly syndrome may be related to lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO). LUTO in the early gestational age exacerbates fetal renal function and may require intrauterine intervention. If early developed LUTO causes bladder distension and abdominal musculature deficiency, it will result in prune belly syndrome. Therefore, early detection of the disease and proper treatment before the renal impairment is important. However, there are few literatures concerning the treatment of prune belly syndrome in the first trimester. We report a case of prune belly syndrome diagnosed at 11+6 weeks of gestation and the value of vesicocentesis as a modality of treatment. Ultrasound showed dilated fetal bladder and vesicocentesis was successful in reducing the volume of the bladder. However, the pregnancy was terminated upon request.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Trimester, First
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Prune Belly Syndrome
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Urinary Tract
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Urinary Bladder
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Gestational Age
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Cryptorchidism
Type of study:
Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstetrics & Gynecology Science
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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