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Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience

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Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience

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Aim: To evaluate perinatal outcomes in fetuses with lower urinary tract obstruction (LUTO) treated with vesico-amniotic shunting (VAS). Methods: This retrospective case series included singleton pregnancies diagnosed with fetal LUTO that underwent VAS placement between January 2020 and January 2026. Prenatal ultrasonographic findings, amniotic fluid dynamics, fetal therapy details, and pregnancy and neonatal outcomes were obtained from medical records. Due to the limited sample size and clinical heterogeneity, analyses were descriptive. Results: Six fetuses with suspected LUTO underwent VAS placement during the study period. Gestational age at initial diagnosis ranged from 12+0 to 28+1 weeks. Longitudinal bladder diameter at diagnosis varied between 15 and 120 mm, reflecting marked heterogeneity in disease severity. Amniotic fluid volume was within normal limits at diagnosis in all cases; however, oligohydramnios developed during follow-up in one fetus. Procedure-related complications occurred in two cases, including shunt dislocation and shunt blockage. Pregnancy outcomes included two live births, two intrauterine fetal demises, one neonatal death related to extreme prematurity, and one elective termination. Both liveborn infants were delivered at more advanced gestational ages and had preserved amniotic fluid volume throughout pregnancy. Postnatal renal function appeared preserved during early neonatal follow-up in these cases. Conclusion: Perinatal outcomes in fetuses with LUTO treated with VAS remain highly variable. Preservation of amniotic fluid volume and sustained shunt function appear to be important factors associated with improved perinatal survival. Careful patient selection and multidisciplinary prenatal counseling are essential when considering fetal intervention in LUTO.

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Etik Beyan

This study complied with all relevant national regulations, institutional policies, and the principles of the Helsinki Declaration (as revised in 2024). The study protocol was reviewed and approved by the local institutional ethics committee (Approval number: 2026/179).

Teşekkür

Acknowledgments: The authors thank the multidisciplinary team involved in the management of the cases included in this study.

Kaynakça

  1. Capone V, Persico N, Berrettini A, Decramer S, De Marco EA, De Palma D, et al. Definition, diagnosis and management of fetal lower urinary tract obstruction: consensus of the ERKNet CAKUT-Obstructive Uropathy Work Group. Nat Rev Urol. 2022 May;19(5):295–303.

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Kadın Hastalıkları ve Doğum

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Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

1 Ekim 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

12 Mart 2026

Kabul Tarihi

7 Mayıs 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 23 Sayı: 3

Kaynak Göster

APA
Gercik Arzık, İ., Gölbaşı, H., Sağlam Purut, C., Emiralioğlu Çakır, Z., Ankara Aktaş, H., Toka, İ., Torun, R., Özer, M., Uçar, İ., & Ekin, A. (2026). Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, 23(3), 263-272. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1908708
AMA
1.Gercik Arzık İ, Gölbaşı H, Sağlam Purut C, vd. Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience. JGON. 2026;23(3):263-272. doi:10.38136/jgon.1908708
Chicago
Gercik Arzık, İlayda, Hakan Gölbaşı, Ceren Sağlam Purut, vd. 2026. “Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 (3): 263-72. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1908708.
EndNote
Gercik Arzık İ, Gölbaşı H, Sağlam Purut C, Emiralioğlu Çakır Z, Ankara Aktaş H, Toka İ, Torun R, Özer M, Uçar İ, Ekin A (01 Ekim 2026) Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23 3 263–272.
IEEE
[1]İ. Gercik Arzık vd., “Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience”, JGON, c. 23, sy 3, ss. 263–272, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.38136/jgon.1908708.
ISNAD
Gercik Arzık, İlayda - Gölbaşı, Hakan - Sağlam Purut, Ceren - Emiralioğlu Çakır, Zübeyde - Ankara Aktaş, Hale - Toka, İlknur - Torun, Raziye - Özer, Mehmet - Uçar, İlker - Ekin, Atalay. “Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi 23/3 (01 Ekim 2026): 263-272. https://doi.org/10.38136/jgon.1908708.
JAMA
1.Gercik Arzık İ, Gölbaşı H, Sağlam Purut C, Emiralioğlu Çakır Z, Ankara Aktaş H, Toka İ, Torun R, Özer M, Uçar İ, Ekin A. Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience. JGON. 2026;23:263–272.
MLA
Gercik Arzık, İlayda, vd. “Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience”. Jinekoloji-Obstetrik ve Neonatoloji Tıp Dergisi, c. 23, sy 3, Ekim 2026, ss. 263-72, doi:10.38136/jgon.1908708.
Vancouver
1.İlayda Gercik Arzık, Hakan Gölbaşı, Ceren Sağlam Purut, Zübeyde Emiralioğlu Çakır, Hale Ankara Aktaş, İlknur Toka, Raziye Torun, Mehmet Özer, İlker Uçar, Atalay Ekin. Perinatal Outcomes of Fetuses with Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction Treated with Vesico-Amniotic Shunting: A Single-Center Experience. JGON. 01 Ekim 2026;23(3):263-72. doi:10.38136/jgon.1908708