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)
