Innovations in the field of ultrasonography have facilitated the prenatal diagnosis and treatment
of congenital malformations. The ability to diagnose congenital anomalies accurately
has impacted the care of neonates with airway compromise at the time of delivery.
In the past, attempts to establish an emergent airway at birth were often difficult
and associated with significant mortality. This outcome is currently avoidable with
the use of the ex utero intrapartum treatment (EXIT) procedure.
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Accepted:
June 11,
2005
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© 2006 Mosby, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
