Fetal surgery for open spina bifida

201974 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Adalina Sacco · University College Hospital

Fred Ushakov · Royal London Hospital

Dominic Thompson · Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Donald Peebles · Royal London Hospital

Pranav Pandya · Royal London Hospital

Paolo De Coppi · Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Ruwan Wimalasundera

Abstract

The concept of the fetus as a patient, and issues surrounding fetal death or the need for resuscitation during fetal surgery.The associated maternal morbidity in a procedure performed solely for the benefit of the fetus/child.The financial implications of new surgical treatments.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist

Volume 21, Issue 4, pp. 271-282

DOI: 10.1111/tog.12603

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