Transabdominal Embryofetoscopy for the Detection of Short Rib-polydactyly Syndrome, Type II(Majewski), in the First Trimester
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 165-168, 2006.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-71334
ABSTRACT
Our aim was to demonstrate the potential of first-trimester embryofetoscopy for prenatal diagnosis in a continuing pregnancy. A patient at risk for giving birth to an infant with short rib-polydactyly syndrome, type II (Majewski), presented for prenatal diagnosis at 9 weeks of gestation. A 1 mm semirigid fiberoptic endoscope with an 18 gauge examination sheath and a single-chip digital camera were used for transabdominal embryofetoscopy. Transabdominal embryofetoscopy was performed at 13 weeks of gestation. Direct visualization of the fetus was achieved and no gross limb or facial abnormalities were seen. This case shows that embryofetoscopy is a useful tool for early diagnosis in high-risk patients in the first trimester for continuing pregnancies.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pregnancy Trimester, First
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Short Rib-Polydactyly Syndrome
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Fetal Diseases
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Fetoscopy
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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