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Insertion of pleuro-amniotic shunt for fetal pleural effusion

 
Guidance issued
 
Number: IPG190

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 insertion of pleuro-amniotic shunt for fetal pleural effusion.

Description

Insertion of a pleuro-amniotic shunt to drain pleural effusions in a fetus during pregnancy

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Details

Arrangement:
Special
Topic area:
Diagnostic procedures
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
Specialty:
Obstetrics and gynaecology
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 & Gynaecologists

Paediatric Intensive Care Society

Date notified to NICE:
31 January 2005
Provisional consultation date:
Spring 2006
Guidance issue date:
27 September 2006

Contact details:

Project manager (for general enquiries or comments)
(for general enquiries or comments)
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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