The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure in giant fetal neck masses.

Journal: Fetal Diagnosis And Therapy
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Abstract

Giant fetal neck masses can cause airway obstructions with potential poor fetal prognosis after delivery. The relationship between the fetal neck mass and airway structure can be defined prenatally with ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure is an available technique to obtain a fetal airway while feto-maternal circulation is preserved. We present a case in which prenatally a giant fetal neck mass was diagnosed on ultrasound and MRI, and a successful EXIT procedure could be performed.

Authors
Mari Ogamo, Takashi Sugiyama, Yoichi Maeda, Hideto Kusaka, Hirofumi Utsunomiya, Masayoshi Tsubouchi, Keiichi Uchida, Naoya Sasaki, Yoshihide Mitani, Yoshihiro Komada, Nagayasu Toyoda
Relevant Conditions

Teratoma of the Mediastinum