Ex-utero intrapartum treatment: a controlled approach to the management of anticipated airway problems in the newborn.
Airway problems in an unborn foetus that may cause obstruction can be safely managed using an ex-utero intrapartum technique. Advanced technology now allows many congenital airway problems to be diagnosed in the prenatal period. Careful prenatal planning of an ex-utero intrapartum treatment allows safe airway control while the foetus remains on uteroplacental support. It avoids the need for emergent intervention of an acutely obstructed airway in a neonate that often has disastrous consequences.
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Department of Otorhinolaryngology, United Christian Hospital, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong. gmchu@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D005333:Fetus / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011247:Pregnancy