Global Policy and Practice for Intrauterine Fetal Resuscitation During Fetal Surgery for Open Spina Bifida Repair
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.9855
Abstract: Key Points Question What is current global practice for fetal resuscitation, emergency delivery, and subsequent neonatal resuscitation during fetal surgery for open spina bifida repair? Findings This global survey study of 28 centers in 11… read more here.
Keywords: fetal resuscitation; open spina; spina bifida; fetal surgery ... See more keywords
How should fetal surgery for congenital diaphragmatic hernia be implemented in the post‐TOTAL trial era: A discussion
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DOI: 10.1002/pd.6091
Abstract: Following prenatal diagnosis of congenital diaphragmatic hernia, severity can be predicted based on the presence of associated abnormalities, and in isolated cases, on lung size and position of the liver. Severe hypoplasia is defined by… read more here.
Keywords: diaphragmatic hernia; congenital diaphragmatic; fetal surgery; trial ... See more keywords
Innovation in fetal surgery: Use of vascular plugs in placental chorioangioma with fetal hydrops
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DOI: 10.1002/pd.6226
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Keywords: vascular plugs; plugs placental; use vascular; fetal surgery ... See more keywords
Cortical spectral matching and shape and volume analysis of the fetal brain pre- and post-fetal surgery for spina bifida: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00234-021-02725-8
Abstract: A retrospective study was performed to study the effect of fetal surgery on brain development measured by MRI in fetuses with myelomeningocele (MMC). MRI scans of 12 MMC fetuses before and after surgery were compared… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; shape; volume; fetal surgery ... See more keywords
Food and Drug Administration warning on anesthesia and brain development: implications for obstetric and fetal surgery.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2017.08.107
Abstract: There has been growing concern about the detrimental effects of certain anesthetic agents on the developing brain. Preclinical studies in small animal models as well as nonhuman primates suggested loss or death of brain cells… read more here.
Keywords: drug administration; anesthesia; exposure; fetal surgery ... See more keywords
Open fetal surgery for myelomeningocele repair in France.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102155
Abstract: INTRODUCTION - Open fetal myelomeningocele (MMC) surgery is currently the standard of care option for prenatal MMC repair. We described the population referred to our center and reviewed outcome after open fetal MMC repair. MATERIAL… read more here.
Keywords: fetal surgery; mmc repair; open fetal; repair ... See more keywords
Error traps in fetal surgery.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.sempedsurg.2019.04.012
Abstract: The growth of the field of fetal surgery over the last two decades driven by new indications and data from prospective randomized trials supporting prenatal intervention has resulted in techniques protocols and methodologies that have… read more here.
Keywords: fetal surgery; surgery error; surgery; error traps ... See more keywords
Incidence and Management of Umbilical Artery Flow Abnormalities during Open Fetal Surgery
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DOI: 10.1159/000477963
Abstract: Introduction: Umbilical artery (UA) Doppler ultrasound is used to assess uteroplacental insufficiency. Absent or reversed end diastolic flow (AREDF) in the UA is associated with increased perinatal mortality in fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction. We… read more here.
Keywords: abnormalities open; open fetal; fetal surgery; umbilical artery ... See more keywords
Ethical considerations of maternal-fetal surgery
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DOI: 10.1515/jpm-2021-0476
Abstract: Abstract The practice of maternal-fetal surgery (MFS) has expanded from lethal fetal conditions to conditions which are significantly disabling but not a lethal fetal abnormality. The inclusion of myelomeningocele within the scope of MFS in… read more here.
Keywords: ethical considerations; fetal surgery; maternal fetal; medicine ... See more keywords
Maternal and obstetric complications in fetal surgery for prenatal myelomeningocele repair: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.3171/2019.7.focus19470
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Comparing prenatal and postnatal surgical repair techniques for myelomeningocele (MMC), in utero fetal surgery has increasingly gained acceptance and is considered by many specialized centers the first choice of treatment. Despite its benefits, as… read more here.
Keywords: maternal obstetric; obstetric complications; fetal surgery; systematic review ... See more keywords
Role of fetal surgery in spinal dysraphism
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DOI: 10.4103/2277-9167.110205
Abstract: Open spinal dysraphism is a common and clinically challenging organo-genetic malformation. Due to the well-known multi-organ affection with significant implication on the lives of patients and their families, abortion after prenatal diagnosis became reality in… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; spinal dysraphism; open spinal; spinal canal ... See more keywords