What—and why—the pediatric surgeon should know about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

Endoscopic laser ablation of placental vessels is the most commonly performed fetal operation today. Herein, we review the pathophysiology of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and the challenges of its treatment. Pediatric surgeons, with their knowledge of fetal and congenital pathology, and their t...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery 2005-07, Vol.40 (7), p.1063-1069
Hauptverfasser:	Luks, Francois I., Carr, Stephen R., De Paepe, Monique E., Tracy, Thomas F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Amniotic Fluid Endoscopic fetal surgery Endoscopy - methods Female Fetofetal Transfusion - diagnosis Fetofetal Transfusion - epidemiology Fetofetal Transfusion - physiopathology Fetofetal Transfusion - surgery Humans Incidence Laser Laser Therapy - methods Pregnancy Prenatal Diagnosis Twin-to-twin Transfusion Syndrome
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Zusammenfassung:	Endoscopic laser ablation of placental vessels is the most commonly performed fetal operation today. Herein, we review the pathophysiology of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome and the challenges of its treatment. Pediatric surgeons, with their knowledge of fetal and congenital pathology, and their technical expertise with minimally invasive surgery, can be of great benefit to the patient and the medical team.
ISSN:	0022-3468 1531-5037
DOI:	10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2005.03.056