Hindbrain herniation develops in surgically created myelomeningocele but is absent after repair in fetal lambs

Article Abstract:

Prenatal correction of a myelomeningocele can prevent the end of the brain from protruding through the skull into the neck. A myelomeningocele is an opening in the back the allows the spine to protrude through. Loss of cerebrospinal fluid through the opening may cause a pressure imbalance that in turn causes the brain to protrude into the neck.

Prevention, Myelomeningocele, Encephalocele, Meningomyelocele

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Radiofrequency ablation of human fetal sacrococcygeal teratoma

Article Abstract:

Doctors describe the treatment of a type of tumor called sacrococcygeal teratoma in four fetuses using radiofrequency ablation. This procedure involves inserting a small probe into the mother's abdomen that is guided to the tumor by ultrasound imaging. Radiofrequency energy is used to destroy the blood vessels that feed the tumor.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Teratoma, Ablation (Surgery)

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Fetoscopic temporary tracheal occlusion by means of detachable balloon for congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Article Abstract:

The use of a balloon for obstructing the fetal windpipe is described. This is done to stimulate lung growth in fetuses with a diaphragmatic hernia. The balloon is inserted with a catheter and removed at the time of delivery.

Health aspects, Airway obstruction (Medicine), Airway obstruction, Diaphragm, Diaphragmatic hernia

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