Fetal Pericardiocentesis
Fetal pericardiocentesis is a safe and effective procedure that is used to drain pericardial effusion in selected fetuses. The aim of the procedure is to reduce the risk of pulmonary hypoplasia, the development of cardiac tamponade and fetal hydrops, and in some cases to allow fetal lung maturity, i...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Medical Journal
2017-08-01
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Series: | European Medical Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.emjreviews.com/interventional-cardiology/article/fetal-pericardiocentesis/ |