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Fetal Echocardiography and Pulsed-wave Doppler Ultrasound in a Rabbit Model of Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Published on: June 29, 2013
[Ebstein's anomaly revealed by fetal-placental anasarca. Original case study]
Hanaa El Hadraoui1, Amina Barkat1
1Equipe de Recherche en Santé et Nutrition du Couple Mère Enfant, Service de Médecine et de Réanimation Néonatale à l'Hôpital d'Enfant de Rabat, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie, Université Mohammed V, Rabat, Maroc.
Abstract:
Ebstein's anomaly is a congenital heart defect rarely revealed by fetal-placental anasarca. Our study reports an original case of Ebstein's anomaly diagnosed during fetal-placental anasarca assessment, revealed by antenatal ultrasound, objectifying hydramnios, ascites and pericardial effusion. Echocardiography allowed the identification of Ebstein's disease with significant tricuspid insufficiency, mitral regurgitation (grade 3) and patent ductus arteriosus. The closure of the ductus arteriosus associated with the decrease of pulmonary resistance using optimal ventilation allowed hemodynamic improvement and patient survival.

