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Am J Perinatol 2003; 20(2): 087-090
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-38316
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Physiopathology Hypotheses and Treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration

Patrice Morville1 , Lilia Malo-Ferjani1 , Olivier Graesslin2 , Jean Paul Bory2 , Ghassan Harika2
  • 1Department of Fetal and Pediatric Cardiology, Neonatology and NICU, American Memorial Hospital, Rheims, University of Rheims
  • 2Department of Obstetrics, Hôpital Maison Blanche, Rheims, France
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27 March 2003 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Illustrated by this case report, partial obstruction of the venous collector of extrapulmonary sequestration explains pleural effusion and fetal hydrops. Therapy requires fetal thoracentesis and neonatal arterial occlusion of the pedicle artery allowing uneventful follow-up.

KEYWORDS

Pulmonary sequestration - extralobar - hydrops fetalis - fetus

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