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Fetal urinary tract obstruction: is active intervention before delivery indicated?
British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
|April 1, 1983
Summary
Fetal urinary tract obstruction can impede lung development and lead to other anomalies. While fetal urinary tract drainage is safe, it has not improved survival or development in infants.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal medicine
- Fetal surgery
- Pediatric nephrology
Background:
- Fetal urinary tract obstruction is a serious condition diagnosed via ultrasound.
- It can lead to significant developmental issues, including lung hypoplasia and other anomalies.