CONCLUSION
Accurate assessment of pulmonary vascular anatomy on fetal
echocardiography is possible and crucial in the ultrasound examination
of PAVSD. Despite the origin of the pulmonary blood supply having no
impact on postnatal prognosis and postoperative survival, prenatal
identification of the pulmonary vascular anatomy may lead to decisions
about early postnatal management strategies.
Conflict of Interest : None declared.
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