Proposal of an experimental model of fetal hydrocephalus.
There have been numerous experimental studies reported in literature that simulate congenital hydrocephalus. The various techniques that have been proposed present the obstacle of being difficult to reproduce and the results therefore, often do not match. We have proposed a new experimental model that is easily created, reproduced and that allows for precise monitoring of the hydrocephalic entity, in addiction to presenting itself as an example to follow in resolving the hydrocephalic pathology. The authors report the results relative to their case studies of 14 pregnant animals treated and they list and discuss the principal complications encountered.
Garzetti
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ancona, Italy.
Rosati
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Angelozzi
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Exacoustos
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Mancuso
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D000034:Abortion, Veterinary / Q000209:etiology; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000401:mortality; D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006041:Goats; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D012016:Reference Values; D014463:Ultrasonography