Successful management of severe tricuspid regurgitation associated with hydrops fetalis in a case of dysplastic tricuspid valve

We report a case with hydrops fetalis and severe tricuspid regurgitation due to dysplastic tricuspid valve, diagnosed in utero and followed after birth. The patient was successfully managed on the basis of useful echocardiographic informations.

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Published in:Pediatric cardiology 1999-11, Vol.20 (6), p.435-437
Main Authors: Misu, Y, Hiraishi, S, Oguchi, K, Amano, K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Echocardiography
Female
Humans
Hydrops Fetalis - complications
Infant, Newborn
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
Intubation, Intratracheal
Nitroglycerin - therapeutic use
Prenatal Diagnosis
Respiration, Artificial
Treatment Outcome
Tricuspid Valve - abnormalities
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency - complications
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency - diagnostic imaging
Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency - therapy
Ultrasonography, Doppler
Vasodilator Agents - therapeutic use
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Summary:We report a case with hydrops fetalis and severe tricuspid regurgitation due to dysplastic tricuspid valve, diagnosed in utero and followed after birth. The patient was successfully managed on the basis of useful echocardiographic informations.
ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/s002469900508