Ultrasound-directed paracentesis of idiopathic massive fetal ascites.
- Author:
Yun Seok YANG
;
Jun Sook PARK
;
Joong Gyu HA
;
Seung Taek KIM
;
Mi Hye PARK
;
Kwoan Young OH
;
In Taek HWANG
;
Ji Hak JEONG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Idiopathic fetal ascites;
ultrasound-directed paracentesis
- MeSH:
Ascites*;
Edema;
Paracentesis*;
Prognosis
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2000;43(5):918-921
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Isolated fetal ascites may be different from general category of nonimmune hydrops in both prenatal course and prognosis. We experienced one case of isolated fetal ascites of unknown origin treated by in utero ultrasound-directed paracentesis and so present it with brief review of literature.