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A Rare Level of Expertise in the Diagnosis and Care of Lung Lesions
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The CFDT at CHOP has managed the care of more than 1,600 pregnancies prenatally diagnosed with lung lesions. Through this experience, the team has learned that the natural history and clinical spectrum of these lesions is extremely variable and requires meticulous prenatal diagnosis.
Comprehensive Evaluation of Lung Lesions, Before and After Birth
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At the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, women with a suspected lung lesion undergo a day of testing using the most advanced diagnostic equipment to evaluate the fetal chest. The expertise of our imaging team frequently leads to additional findings and may significantly alter the initial diagnosis.
Research Update: Increasing Understanding of the Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms Responsible for CCAM
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At the Center for Fetal Research an area of great interest involves genetic manipulation of lung development via viral-vector gene therapy.
Providing Anesthesia for Patients With Congenital Lung Lesions
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The role of the anesthesiologist is to maintain patient safety and comfort while facilitating the planned surgical procedure. Learn about the intricate work involved with administering anesthesia for patients with congenital lung lesions.
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy for Asymptomatic CCAM
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Read the case study of a 32-year-old woman who was referred to CHOP at 23 weeks' gestation for a cystic lung mass detected on routine screening obstetrical ultrasound examination at 21 weeks' gestation.
Studying the Effects of Maternal Stress After a Prenatal Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Disease
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Read about a research study conducted by the Fetal Diagnosis Program at CHOP that focused on maternal psychological stress after prenatal diagnosis of CHD.
MFM/Cardiology Collaboration Improves Fetal Management and Care
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For more than 10 years, pediatric cardiologists from CHOP's Fetal Heart Program have offered state-of-the-art diagnostic, counseling and management services to fetuses with all forms of cardiovascular disease and their families.
Using Maternal Hyperoxygenation Testing to Plan Postnatal Intervention for Babies with Congenital Heart Lesions
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Read about maternal hyperoxygenation (MH) testing which allows physicians at CHOP the best chance to predict the health of the pulmonary vasculature prenatally.
Early Gestational Fetal Cardiovascular Imaging
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The Fetal Heart Program at CHOP is one of the centers pioneering the effort for early gestational fetal cardiovascular imaging, and the only center in the region offering this unique service to patients.
Open Fetal Surgery for Pericardial Teratoma
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Read the case study of a 23-year-old woman carrying a baby with pericardial teratoma and the open fetal surgery that saved her unborn baby's life.