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[A case of cystic adenomatoid lung malformation treated by thoracocentesis]
K Preis1, M Swiatkowska-Freund, J Emerich
1II Kliniki Połoznictwa i Ginekologii Instytutu Połoznictwa i Chorób Kobiecych Akademii Medycznej w Gdańsku.
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This case study presents a novel prenatal treatment for congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Lung Malformation (CALM) using a feto-amniotic shunt. The intervention successfully prevented lung compression, leading to a positive postnatal outcome and confirming the shunt
Area of Science:
- Perinatal medicine
- Pediatric surgery
- Fetal therapy
Background:
- Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Lung Malformation (CALM) can cause significant fetal lung compression, potentially leading to growth restriction and impaired maturation.
- Prenatal intervention aims to decompress the affected lung, mitigate secondary complications, and improve postnatal respiratory function.
Observation:
- A case of CALM was managed with serial thoracocenteses followed by feto-amniotic shunt placement.
- The primary goal was to alleviate prolonged lung compression and prevent developmental abnormalities.
- Postnatal assessment revealed a neonate in good respiratory condition.
Findings:
- Histological examination confirmed the prenatal diagnosis of CALM.
- The infant underwent successful lung lobectomy on the second day of life.
- The postoperative recovery was uncomplicated.
Implications:
- Feto-amniotic shunting presents a promising prenatal treatment strategy for managing CALM.
- This approach may prevent lung growth retardation and maturation restriction in affected fetuses.
- Early intervention through fetal shunting could improve neonatal outcomes for CALM.
Abstract:
A case of Cystic Adenomatoid Lung Malformation (CALM) treated by serial thoracocenteses followed by implantation of the feto-amniotic shunt is presented. The idea was to prevent prolonged lung compression leading to lung growth retardation and maturation restriction. Postnatally the baby presented good respiratory condition. She underwent lung lobectomy in the 2nd day of life. The histological assessment confirmed the ultrasound diagnosis of CALM. The postoperative period was not complicated. The method of feto-amniotic shunting is presented as promising in the treatment of CALM prenatally.