radiofrequency ablation for selective reduction in complex monochorionic multiple pregnancies: a case series

radiofrequency ablation for selective reduction in complex monochorionic multiple pregnancies: a case series

;Hong-Mei Wang;Hong-Yan Li;Xie-Tong Wang;Yan-Yun Wang;Lei Li;Bo Liang;Jing Wang;Jia Song
spermova 2017 Vol. 56 pp. 740-744
174
wang2017taiwaneseradiofrequency

Abstract

Objective: To determine the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for selective fetal reduction in complex monochorionic multiple pregnancies. Materials and methods: From July 2011 to January 2015, data on all cases treated with RFA were collected prospectively in our hospital. Indications, procedure details, cause of fetal demise and pregnancy outcomes were analyzed. Sonography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed to detect fetal brain damage. Information regarding development after birth was collected according to the Gesell Development Schedule®. Results: There were 22 cases of twins (6 presenting with twin-twin transfusion syndrome, 10 with malformations, 4 with selective intrauterine growth restriction, and 2 with twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence); and 11 cases of triplets (9 dichorionictriamniotic, 2 monochorionictriamniotic). All surgeries were completed with one puncture. No maternal complications presented during RFA procedure, and the PPROM rate before 32 w was 9% (3/33). There were 3 cases of intrauterine fetal demise and 4 twin cases where pregnancy was terminated. The fetal survival rate was 77% (17/22) in twins, 91% (20/22) in triplets. Total fetal survival rate was 84% (37/44). The neurodevelopmental follow-up investigations showed no abnormalities in any of the survivors. Conclusion: RFA for selective fetal reduction in complex monochorionic multiple pregnancies is effective, minimally invasive, and safe.

Citation

ID: 204600
Ref Key: wang2017taiwaneseradiofrequency
Use this key to autocite in SciMatic or Thesis Manager

References

Blockchain Verification

Account:
NFT Contract Address:
0x95644003c57E6F55A65596E3D9Eac6813e3566dA
Article ID:
204600
Unique Identifier:
10.1016/j.tjog.2017.10.006
Network:
Scimatic Chain (ID: 481)
Loading...
Blockchain Readiness Checklist
Authors
Abstract
Journal Name
Year
Title
5/5
Creates 1,000,000 NFT tokens for this article
Token Features:
  • ERC-1155 Standard NFT
  • 1 Million Supply per Article
  • Transferable via MetaMask
  • Permanent Blockchain Record
Blockchain QR Code
Scan with Saymatik Web3.0 Wallet

Saymatik Web3.0 Wallet