Twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome after 26 weeks of gestation: is there a role for fetoscopic laser surgery?

200766 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jaap M. Middeldorp · Leiden University

Enrico Lopriore · Leiden University

Marieke Sueters · Leiden University

FJCM Klumper · Leiden University

HHH Kanhai · Leiden University

FPHA Vandenbussche · Leiden University

Dick Oepkes · Leiden University

Abstract

In TTTS diagnosed after 26 weeks of gestation, amniodrainage and laser surgery both result in 100% survival. However, infants born after laser surgery have less major neonatal morbidity.

Topics & Keywords

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 114, Issue 6, pp. 694-698

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2007.01337.x

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