M T Cullen, A P Athanassiadis, P Grannum, J J Green, J C Hobbins
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Abstract
The pathogenesis of the prune belly syndrome is unclear. The proposed etiologies include a distal obstructive uropathy or a mesodermal defect of the anterior abdominal wall and urinary tract. Detection of increased intravesicular pressure might identify those fetuses with an obstructive etiology who, therefore, would benefit from shunting.