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Insertion of pleuro-amniotic shunt for fetal pleural effusion

Guidance issued Guidance issued
 
IP Guidance 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
Arrangements:

Other (see guidance)

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 Publication Date: 27 September 2006
Contact Details:
Project Manager
(for general enquiries or comments)
Ben Doak
ip@nice.org.uk
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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