Abstract
Fetal ascites is commonly seen with hydrops fetalis. Historically, fetal ascites has been associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Primary isolated fetal ascites occurs independently as an isolated disease due to numerous congenital abnormalities. Extensive antenatal and postnatal evaluation for the detection of the cause is done in these cases, if found and appropriately treated have shown good results. In conclusion, even a rare case of fetal ascites can be managed successfully.
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Kurbet, Santosh B.; Mahantshetti, Niranjana S.; Patil, Prashanth Gouda; Patil, Mahantesh V.; and Singh, Dinesh
(2014)
"Isolated fetal ascites A case report with review of literature,"
Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4103/2349-5006.135048
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https://kleijhsbr.researchcommons.org/journal/vol7/iss1/12
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55
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57
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