Afzal S, Fatima K, Ambareen M. Antenatal Ultrasound Diagnosis of Congenital High Airway Obstruction Syndrome: A Case Report and Review of Literature.
Cureus 2019;
11:e4772. [PMID:
31363453 PMCID:
PMC6663057 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.4772]
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Abstract
Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome (CHAOS) is a rare life-threatening fetal condition resulting from obstruction of the upper fetal airway which may be partial or complete. Prenatal diagnosis is crucial as it usually results in stillbirth or death after delivery if unrecognized. We report a case of CHAOS that was diagnosed prenatally due to characteristic ultrasound features. We also briefly review literature in light of current management options.
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