Physiopathology Hypotheses and Treatment of Pulmonary Sequestration

ABSTRACT

Illustrated by this case report, partial obstruction of the venous collector of extrapulmonary sequestration explains pleural effusion and fetal hydrops. Therapy requires fetal thoracentesis and neonatal arterial occlusion of the pedicle artery allowing uneventful follow-up.

Pulmonary sequestration - extralobar - hydrops fetalis - fetus

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