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Fetal cystoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary outflow tract obstruction

 
Guidance issued
 
IPG Number: IPG205

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on fetal cystoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary outflow tract obstruction.

Description

Lower urinary outflow tract obstruction prevents an unborn baby from passing urine. This can reduce the volume of amniotic fluid, and can cause problems with development of the baby's lungs and kidneys. Fetal cystoscopy is a procedure in which a flexible endoscope (a special video camera) is inserted into the baby's bladder to identify the cause of obstruction and to guide treatment in order to allow urine to pass freely.

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Details

Arrangement:
Special
Topic area:
Diagnostic procedures
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
Urogenital
Specialty:
Obstetrics and gynaecology
Paediatrics
Specialist advice has been sought from:

British Association of Perinatal Medicine

British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

Paediatric Intensive Care Society

British Association of Paediatric Urologists

Date notified to NICE:
31 January 2005
Provisional consultation date:
Autumn 2006
Guidance issue date:
24 January 2007

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Steven Barnes
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:

Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA

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