Analysis of 22 cases with fetal diaphragmatic eventration
1. Department of Ultrasound, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China;
2. The Key Laboratory of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, China
Abstract：Objective: To investigate the prenatal ultrasound in the diagnosis of fetal diaphragmatic eventration. Methods: Twenty-two cases of fetal diaphragmatic eventration with prenatal ultrasound diagnosis, which were confirmed by biopsy and surgery, were analyzed retrospectively to evaluate the ultrasonic manifestation and clinical data. Results: In the 22 cases of diaphragmatic eventration diagnosed by prenatal ultrasound, of which 5 cases got amniocentesis, with chromosome examination abnormality in 2 cases． There were 8 cases confirmed by biopsy among 17 cases of abortions, 5 cases continued to term delivery and 4 cases got confirmed by surgery while surgical results were good. Conclusion: Most fetal diaphragmatic eventration has typical sonographic appearance． Prenatal ultrasound has important application value in the diagnosis of diaphragmatic eventration, which can provide important information for prenatal consultation and clinical treatment.
王慧珠1，阎 冰2，岳丽芳1，董艳会1. 产前超声诊断22例胎儿膈膨升的病例分析[J]. 中国临床医学影像杂志, 2016, 27(7): 509-511.
WANG Hui-zhu1, YAN Bing2, YUE Li-fang1, DONG Yan-hui1. Analysis of 22 cases with fetal diaphragmatic eventration. JOURNAL OF CHINA MEDICAL IMAGING, 2016, 27(7): 509-511.
