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  • Title: Thoracoamniotic Shunting for Fetal Hydrothorax: Predictors of Intrauterine Course and Postnatal Outcome.
    Author: Mallmann MR, Graham V, Rösing B, Gottschalk I, Müller A, Gembruch U, Geipel A, Berg C.
    Journal: Fetal Diagn Ther; 2017; 41(1):58-65. PubMed ID: 27174294.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To assess predictors for survival and complications among a relatively large cohort of fetuses with hydrothorax treated by thoracoamniotic shunting. METHODS: All cases with hydrothorax treated by thoracoamniotic shunting in a 10-year period (2002-2011) in two centers were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS: A total of 78 fetuses with hydrothorax treated with thoracoamniotic shunting were included in the study. Mean gestational age at diagnosis was 25.6 weeks (12-34 weeks). Initial thoracoamniotic shunting was performed at a mean gestational age of 26.5 weeks (16-33 weeks). A mean of 2.53 shunts (1-7) were inserted per fetus. Of the 78 fetuses, 9 (11.5%) died in utero, 69 (88.5%) were born alive and 46 (59%) survived. Prognostic markers significantly associated with nonsurvival were polyhydramnios, hydrops placentae and mediastinal shift at initial scan, onset of hydrops after first shunt placement, rupture of membranes, a shunt-birth interval <4 weeks and low gestational age at birth. In our cohort, fetuses with trisomy 21 had a significantly better survival than euploid fetuses. CONCLUSIONS: Although associated with a significant rate of repeated interventions, thoracoamniotic shunting in fetuses with severe hydrothorax results in an overall survival rate of 59%. Fetuses with hydrothorax and trisomy 21 have a better survival when compared to euploid fetuses.
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