Preliminary Experience with Endoscopic Laser Surgery for Severe Twin–Twin Transfusion Syndrome

1995371 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Y. Ville · Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine

Jon Hyett · Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine

Kurt Hecher · Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine

K. H. Nicolaides · Harris Birthright Research Centre for Fetal Medicine

Abstract

Our preliminary experience suggests that the twin-twin transfusion syndrome can be treated effectively by endoscopic laser coagulation of the communicating placental vessels.

Topics & Keywords

Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Abdominal Trauma and Injuries Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 332, Issue 4, pp. 224-227

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199501263320404

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