Cystoscopic placement of transurethral stent in a fetus with urethral stenosis. (26th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ruano, R.; Yoshizaki, C. T.; Giron, A. M.; Srougi, M.; Zugaib, M.
• Is Part Of: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology. Volume 44:Number 2(2014:Aug.)
• Page Start: 238
• Page End: 240
• Publication Date: 2014-06-26
• Subjects: Ultrasonics in obstetrics -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Diagnosis, Ultrasonic -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female -- ultrasonography -- Periodicals; Ultrasonography, Prenatal -- Periodicals; 618.047543
• DOI: 10.1002/uog.13293
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0960-7692

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="uog13293-abs-0001"> <title>ABSTRACT</title> <p id="uog13293-para-0001">We report the case of a fetus with severe megabladder, displaying the 'keyhole' sign on ultrasound imaging, that underwent cystoscopy at 22 weeks' gestation. There was a familial history of mild urethral atresia. Fetal cystoscopy revealed congenital urethral atresia. A guide wire was advanced through the fetal urethra and a transurethral vesicoamniotic stent was placed successfully. The fetus was delivered at 36 weeks' gestation and postnatal cystoscopy confirmed the absence of posterior urethral valves or urethral atresia. The infant was 5 years old with normal renal function at the time of writing. We conclude that fetal cystoscopic placement of a transurethral stent for congenital urethral stenosis is feasible. Copyright © 2013 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley &amp; Sons Ltd</p> </abstract>