fetal hydrothorax

A fetal hydrothorax refers to fluid in the fetal thoracic cavity. In many cases it represents a fetal pleural effusion. In selected cases it can be treated by an in utero thoracocentesis or a formation of an in utero pleuro-amniotic shunt.

See also

• primary fetal hydrothorax

Siehe auch:

• fetal pleural effusion
• primary fetal hydrothorax (PFHT)

und weiter:

• twin embolisation syndrome