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The Intra-Uterine-Shunt (IUS) is used to treat fetuses with obstructive urinary tract disorders. The shunt consists of a 25 mm long, fine Nitinol wire mesh, which is sealed from the inside with a silicone membrane. The IUS is inserted percutaneously between the fetal bladder and the amniotic cavity under sonographic monitoring.