Management of non-immune hydrops: 8 years' experience

Non-immune hydrops fetalis

Non immune hydrops fetalis.

With the decline in the frequency of rhesus isoimmunisation, hydrops fetalis secondary to other factors is becoming increasingly recognised. We describe a case in association with chorioangioma of the placenta. The causes of non immune hydrops are reviewed and the problems of management discussed.

Non-Immune Hydrops

We report three cases of non-immune hydrops which were successfully treated in-utero. Each case had a different aetiology requiring a specific treatment.

Investigation and management of non-immune fetal hydrops.

OBJECTIVE To describe the current investigation and management of non-immune fetal hydrops, with a focus on treatable or recurring etiologies. OUTCOMES To provide better counselling and management in cases of prenatally diagnosed non-immune hydrops. EVIDENCE Published literature was retrieved through searches of PubMed or MEDLINE, CINAHL, and The Cochrane Library in 2011 using key words (no...

Diagnosis and management of non-immune hydrops in the newborn.

Non-immune hydrops fetalis is a relatively rare and complex disorder that requires detailed investigation and coordinated management by a multidisciplinary team. There is a lack of clear advice in the literature on the immediate management and investigation of neonatal hydrops. The approach described here has been used in our unit and has been welcomed, particularly by resident staff. Hydrops f...