Fetal Spina Bifida Repair in Obese Mothers: Is Maternal and Fetal Safety Compromised?
Julia Zepf,
Ladina Vonzun,
Ladina Rüegg
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: The MOMS-trial eligibility criteria preclude in utero surgery for fetal spina bifida (fSB) when maternal body mass index (BMI) is ≥ 35 kg/m2. Some centers still respect this criterion while others, like ours, do not. This study aims to assess whether maternal and fetal safety is compromised with higher maternal BMIs.
Material and Methods: Data of 192 patients with open fSB repair at our center were retrospectively analyzed. According to their BMI, patients were divided into three groups; group 1… Show more
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