2016
DOI: 10.1017/thg.2016.32
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Future Directions in the Management of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Abstract: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is the major complication of monochorionic (MC) pregnancy. The outcomes of this condition have been significantly improved after the introduction and widespread uptake of fetoscopic laser ablation over the last decade. However, there is still a significant fetal loss rate and morbidity associated with this condition. Improvements in the management of TTTS will require improvements in many areas. They are likely to involve refinements in the prediction of the disease and… Show more

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“…Previamente se contaba también con la septostomía la cual fue descubierta accidentalmente mientras se realizaba coagulación con láser de las anastomosis; que consiste en la ruptura de las membranas interamnioticas, creando una cavidad amniótica común, en donde las presiones se igualan y se genera el paso del líquido de la cavidad que está con más líquido a la que menos, solucionado transitoriamente la sintomatología; sin embargo, utilizado en menor frecuencia en la actualidad, ante el mayor riesgo de anomalías de cordón y presencia de bridas amnióticas (20).…”
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“…Previamente se contaba también con la septostomía la cual fue descubierta accidentalmente mientras se realizaba coagulación con láser de las anastomosis; que consiste en la ruptura de las membranas interamnioticas, creando una cavidad amniótica común, en donde las presiones se igualan y se genera el paso del líquido de la cavidad que está con más líquido a la que menos, solucionado transitoriamente la sintomatología; sin embargo, utilizado en menor frecuencia en la actualidad, ante el mayor riesgo de anomalías de cordón y presencia de bridas amnióticas (20).…”
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“…This treatment requires precise identification and laser ablation of placental vascular anastomoses [ 3 ]. Despite recent advancements in instrumentation and imaging for TTTS [ 4 ], residual anastomoses still represent a major complication [ 5 ]. This may be explained considering the challenges, from the surgeon’s side, of limited field of view (FoV) and constrained maneuverability of the fetoscope, especially for anterior placenta.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…This technique consists in drawing a coagulation line connecting all the sites in which anastomoses had been coagulated after the first selective ablation round. Despite all the advancements in instrumentation and imaging for TTTS [11], residual anastomoses still represent a major complication in monochorionic placentas treated with fetoscopic laser surgery [12]. This may be explained considering the challenges in identifying anastomoses in conditions of poor visibility and constrained maneuverability of the fetsocope, especially in the presence of anterior placenta due to the unfavourable viewing angle.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%