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Establishing a fetal therapy center: lessons learned.

Lori J Howell1, N Scott Adzick

  • 1The Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|September 10, 2003
PubMed
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Antenatal diagnosis and treatment of fetal anomalies are crucial. Specialized centers offer expertise for unborn patients, addressing a leading cause of perinatal mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatology
  • Fetal Medicine
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Congenital anomalies are a significant cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, surpassing prematurity.
  • Antenatal diagnosis and treatment are established but require specialized approaches for fetal anomalies.
  • Fetal anomalies necessitate specialized assessment and potential prenatal intervention for affected unborn babies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the essential components of a specialized center for fetal diagnosis and treatment.
  • To share lessons learned from establishing and operating a fetal diagnosis and treatment center.
  • To highlight the importance of expert care for fetuses with anomalies and their families.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established practices in antenatal diagnosis and treatment.
  • Description of the structural and functional components of a specialized fetal center.
  • Analysis of clinical experience and outcomes from a leading fetal medicine program.

Main Results:

  • Specialized centers are vital for addressing the unique needs of fetuses with anomalies.
  • Key components include focused expertise, extensive clinical experience, and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Established centers provide comprehensive care from diagnosis through potential intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Specialized centers are essential for optimal management of congenital anomalies in utero.
  • Multidisciplinary expertise and experience are critical for successful fetal diagnosis and treatment.
  • Early and expert intervention can improve outcomes for unborn babies with anomalies.

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