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Prenatal sonographic diagnosis of upper airway obstruction: a challenge that can be achieved

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Noga Golan-Porat ,
Shlomo Lipitz ,
Moshe Porat  and
Reuwen Achiron
Noga Golan-Porat
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Shlomo Lipitz
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Moshe Porat
Affiliation:
The Maccabi Otolaryngology Clinic, Rishon Lezion, Israel.
Reuwen Achiron*
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel
*
Address for correspondence: R. Achiron, M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, 52621, Israel. Fax: 972-3-5352081
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Abstract

Congenital upper airway obstruction presents a life-threatening situation when encountered in the delivery room. We present a case in which in utero diagnosis of this malformation was suspected, but unfortunately the neonate did not survive due to the inability to provide adequate ventilation. The prenatal sonographic features of this rare malformation are outlined, and the literature reviewed.

Keywords

UltrasonographyprenatalAirway obstruction
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 110 , Issue 6 , June 1996 , pp. 583 - 585
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1996

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