Prenatal detection of congenital high airway obstruction syndrome with encephalocele

Abstract Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) causes secondary morphological changes which can be detected on ultrasound. Here we report a case of congenital high airway obstruction with an occipital encephalocele detected at 23 weeks of gestation.

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Published in:The Indian journal of radiology & imaging 2016-01, Vol.26 (1), p.70-72
Main Authors: Padmanabhan, Laxmi Devi, Nampoothiri, Sheela
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway obstruction
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
congenital high airway obstruction syndrome
dilated airway
Encephalocele
Health aspects
Obs/Gynec
Pregnant women
Risk factors
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Summary:Abstract Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) causes secondary morphological changes which can be detected on ultrasound. Here we report a case of congenital high airway obstruction with an occipital encephalocele detected at 23 weeks of gestation.
ISSN:0971-3026
0970-2016
1998-3808
0971-3026
DOI:10.4103/0971-3026.178336