Changes in fetal heart rate pattern after intrauterine paracentesis in one twin with meconium peritonitis |
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| Authors: | Wing Cheong Leung Pranav Pandya Gareth Seaward Rory Windrim Greg Ryan |
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| Institution: | Fetal Assessment & Treatment Unit, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Abstract: | We report a case of in utero paracentesis of ascites in a fetus with meconium peritonitis due to volvulus at 34 weeks which resulted in the correction of an abnormal fetal heart rate pattern and enabled vaginal delivery by preventing abdominal dystocia. The intrauterine intervention also helped to establish the diagnosis and potentially reduced the respiratory compromise after birth. Copyright © 2001 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. |
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| Keywords: | meconium peritonitis volvulus intrauterine paracentesis fetal therapy fetal heart rate monitoring |
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