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Antenatal intervention: jeopardizing life or limb?

John M Gatti1, Andrew J Kirsch, Charlotte A Massad

  • 1Division of Pediatric Urology, Children's Mercy Hospital and University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri 66211, USA.

Urology
|October 19, 2002
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Antenatal urologic intervention, like vesicoamniotic shunting for posterior urethral valves, may pose risks to limb development. This case highlights potential extremity injury, even when the limb remains intact after the procedure.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Fetal Medicine

Background:

  • Limb loss association with antenatal urologic intervention is debated.
  • No prior reports document such cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of antenatal vesicoamniotic shunting.
  • To discuss potential risks of extremity injury from such procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient undergoing antenatal vesicoamniotic shunting for posterior urethral valves.
  • Documentation of shunt placement and course.
  • Review of potential complications.

Main Results:

  • Shunt entered the right lower extremity, coursing subcutaneously.

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  • The limb remained intact despite abnormal shunt trajectory.
  • Illustrative images and discussion of potential injury mechanisms.

    • Conclusions:

    • Antenatal urologic interventions require careful consideration of potential limb complications.
    • This case underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring during fetal interventions.