Myelomeningocele. Also called spina bifida, myelomeningocele is a condition in which the spine fails to close properly during early fetal development.
Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).
Fetal toxoplasmosis may be treated by giving the mother pyrimethamine and sulfonamides such as sulfadiazine during the later second and third trimesters.
Treatment depends on the complications. Often the premie is placed in a heat-controlled unit, fed oxygen, intravenous feedings, fetal monitoring, massage, may require drugs or surgery.
If causes related to diet, metabolic abnormalities, and medication have been excluded or treated, therapeutic medications may be helpful.
Fetal anemia caused by fifth disease may resolve on its own. If the fetus is at risk for heart failure, a fetal blood transfusion may be performed. The mother also may receive medication that passes through the placenta to the fetus.
Exposure to chickenpox or rubella by a nonimmune pregnant woman may be treated with an injection of immune globulin to help prevent fetal transmission.
Fetal abnormalities cannot be detected with 100% accuracy. A normal result does not necessarily guarantee that the fetus will be normal. The skill of the technician may be a mitigating factor.
Tumors or cysts may require surgery.
Undercorrection or overcorrection in refractive surgery. Undercorrected refractive surgery patients usually can be treated with an enhancement, but overcorrected patients will need to use eyeglasses or contact lenses.
You may have a urachal sinus. This may become infected and can be treated with antibiotics. Surgery may be indicated in some cases
The bariatric surgery affects a person who is obese in such a way that they can be treated in a safely. However, this surgery can have worst after effect such that metabolic or hormonal changes that may cause them to have a desire to eat more.
There is no cure for Edwards' syndrome. Since trisomy 18 babies frequently have major physical abnormalities, doctors and parents face difficult choices regarding treatment. Abnormalities can be treated to a certain degree with surgery, but extreme invasive procedures may not be in the best interests of an infant whose lifespan is measured in days or weeks. Medical therapy often consists of supportive care with the goal of making the infant comfortable, rather than prolonging life.