Gynecology & Obstetrics
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Narjess Karmous

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• Review Article
  Fetal Intra-abdominal Umbilical Vein Varix: A Case Report and Literature Review
  Author(s): Arij Bouzid, Narjess Karmous, Héla Trabelsi, Lassaad Mkaouar and Mechaal Mourali Arij Bouzid, Narjess Karmous, Héla Trabelsi, Lassaad Mkaouar and Mechaal Mourali
  
  Fetal intra-abdominal umbilical vein (FIUV) varix is a rare malformation of the umbilical cord. This is a critical situation due to discrepancies in outcomes varying from normal to high rates of complications and fetal mortalities. We report the observation of a FIUVV vein diagnosed precociously at 22 weeks with a quiet increasing of the diameter by 31 weeks. The outcome was favourable and close monitoring after birthshowed no anomalies. Despite a good prognosis it seems that a close monitoring is essential in antenatal period. .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0932.1000379

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