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
OPCS code:
Details
Topic area:
Diagnostic procedures
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
Gynaecology, pregnancy and birth
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)
(for general enquiries or comments)
Technical lead
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
Steven Barnes
ip@nice.org.uk
ip@nice.org.uk
Contact Address:
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
