Treatment of ascites in test tube infants
Test tube baby ascites refers to the accumulation of excessive fluid in the abdominal cavity of the fetus, which is usually caused by abnormal placental function or fetal development problems. The treatment of ascites mainly includes the following aspects:
1. Ascites drainage
For severe ascites cases, doctors usually use ascites drainage to drain the fluid accumulated in the abdominal cavity. This process is usually completed in the operating room. The doctor will make a small incision in the pregnant woman's abdomen to drain ascites through a tube. Ascites drainage can help reduce fetal pressure and other complications.
However, ascites drainage is only a temporary treatment and cannot cure the ascites problem. Therefore, doctors also need to find out the causes of ascites and treat them accordingly.
2. Puncture of fetal pleural effusion
For ascites caused by fetal pleural effusion, the doctor may perform pleural effusion puncture. During this process, the doctor will use a long and thin needle to puncture the fetus' chest cavity and draw out the effusion. This method helps to reduce the fluid pressure in the abdominal cavity and improve the fetal breathing and heartbeat.
Thoracocentesis is less risky for the fetus, but it also requires doctors to have some experience, closely monitor the vital signs of the fetus, and provide necessary care and drug support before and after the operation.
3. Intrathoracic and abdominal cavity fluid drainage of fetus
For fetuses with severe fluid accumulation, if there is fluid accumulation in the thorax and abdomen, the doctor may choose to conduct intrathoracic and intraperitoneal fluid drainage. This operation will be carried out in the abdomen of the pregnant woman. The doctor will insert drainage tubes into the chest and abdominal cavity of the fetus to drain the accumulated liquid.
The intrathoracic and intraperitoneal fluid drainage of fetus requires doctors to have certain operating experience and accurate intubation technology. During the operation, doctors must closely monitor the vital signs of the fetus to avoid complications.
4. Treatment of primary etiology
In addition to reducing and draining ascites through surgery, the key to treating test tube baby ascites is to find and treat the root cause of fetal ascites.
Some primary diseases, such as placental dysfunction, fetal chromosomal abnormalities or other fetal development problems, may lead to ascites. The treatment of these potential primary diseases can help prevent the continued development and recurrence of ascites.
Therefore, early diagnosis of the causes of fetal ascites and search for suitable treatment methods are the key to the treatment of ascites.
summary
Test tube baby ascites is a situation that needs timely treatment. According to different causes, ascites drainage, pleural effusion puncture, fetal intrathoracic and intraperitoneal fluid drainage and other methods can be used for treatment. In addition, targeted treatment is also needed for the primary disease of the fetus.
During treatment, doctors need to closely monitor the vital signs of the fetus, and prevent and deal with possible complications. Relying on the real hospital, we can help IVF recover as soon as possible through reasonable surgery and drug treatment.
