title: A review of fetal thoracoamniotic & vesicoamniotic shunt procedures.
abstract: Fetal anomalies such as lower urinary tract obstructions and fluid-filled space-occupying lesions in the fetal chest can result in severe morbidity or mortality if left untreated. In-utero fetal shunt placement offers the potential to improve outcomes in infants with these conditions. The role of the nurse is paramount in the clinical and psychosocial management of the mother and family.
authors.affiliation: Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. gregoryc@email.chop.edu
authors.forename: Casey L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Gregory
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schwarz
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rakowski
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D002916:Chylothorax / Q000151:congenital* / Q000601:surgery; D015615:Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014564:Urogenital Abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*