Ultrasonically guided transabdominal encephalocentesis.
Transabdominal craniocentesis for the decompression of an advanced hydrocephalic fetal skull was performed under high-speed, sector scanning ultrasonic guidance. This technique can be used to facilitate delivery of a hydrocephalic fetal skull via the vaginal or abdominal route. The ability to monitor internal landmarks while advancing the needle is a decided advantage over the fluoroscopic technique.
D000328:Adult; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000628:therapy*; D007751:Labor, Induced; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D014463:Ultrasonography