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  • Title: Ex-utero intrapartum treatment procedure for giant neck masses--fetal and maternal outcomes.
    Author: Lazar DA, Olutoye OO, Moise KJ, Ivey RT, Johnson A, Ayres N, Olutoye OA, Rodriguez MA, Cass DL.
    Journal: J Pediatr Surg; 2011 May; 46(5):817-22. PubMed ID: 21616233.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: For fetuses with giant neck masses and tracheal obstruction, an ex-utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure allows for safe nonemergent airway management while on placental support. Our objective was to examine fetal and maternal outcomes after EXIT procedure specifically for giant neck masses. METHODS: The medical records of all patients referred to a comprehensive fetal center for a giant neck mass between 2001 and 2010 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: Among 24 patients referred, an EXIT procedure was performed in 12 with evidence of tracheal compression. An EXIT procedure was not performed because of minimal tracheal involvement (n = 8), elective abortion (n = 2), fetal demise (n = 1), or obstetric complication (n = 1). In all fetuses, the airway was successfully secured; tracheal intubation was achieved with rigid bronchoscopy (n = 10), direct laryngoscopy (n = 1), and tracheostomy (n = 1). Eleven patients survived to discharge, whereas 1 patient with significant pulmonary hypoplasia died 8 days after emergency EXIT procedure. Of 11 surviving infants, 10 are neurodevelopmentally intact. All mothers who desired future pregnancies have subsequently had uncomplicated deliveries (n = 6). CONCLUSIONS: Ex-utero intrapartum treatment procedure for giant neck mass can be performed safely for both mother and child. Most fetuses can be orotracheally intubated with minimal long-term morbidity. The potential for future pregnancies is preserved.
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