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Alternative technique for Nd : YAG laser coagulation in twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome with anterior placenta

Abstract

Nd: YAG laser coagulation is used to treat severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTS). Success of the technique depends on visualization of the placenta, the fetal membranes and the targeted vessels, as well as obtaining an optimal inclination angle for laser coagulation. In the rare case of an extensive anterior placenta, it may be difficult to achieve these conditions using the percutaneous approach. Here, we propose an alternative to the …

Authors

Deprest JA; Van Schoubroeck D; Van Ballaer PP; Flageole H; Van Assche FA; Vandenberghe K

Journal

Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 11, No. 5, pp. 347–352

Publisher

Wiley

Publication Date

May 1998

DOI

10.1046/j.1469-0705.1998.11050347.x

ISSN

0960-7692