Thoracoamniotic shunting (TAS) is a therapeutic procedure used to manage severe cases of FPE by creating a pathway for the excess fluid to drain from the pleural space into the amniotic cavity.

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD The pleura is a two-layered membrane that covers the lung. Between the layers is a small amount of lubricating fluid, known as pleural fluid, which helps cushion ...