Fetoscopic laser coagulation for severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: Factors influencing perinatal outcome, learning curve of the procedure and lessons for new centres

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Volumn 117, Issue 11, 2010, Pages 1350-1357

  Morris, R K ^a   Selman, T J ^a   Harbidge, A ^a   Martin, W L ^a   Kilby, M D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Fetoscopic laser; perinatal outcome; Twin to twin transfusion syndrome

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; DELIVERY; FEMALE; FETOSCOPY; GESTATIONAL AGE; HUMAN; LASER COAGULATION; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; PERINATAL PERIOD; PREGNANCY COMPLICATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SURVIVAL; TWIN TWIN TRANSFUSION SYNDROME;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; FEMALE; FETAL MEMBRANES, PREMATURE RUPTURE; FETOFETAL TRANSFUSION; FETOSCOPY; HUMANS; LASER COAGULATION; LEARNING CURVE; PERINATAL MORTALITY; POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY OUTCOME; PRENATAL CARE; PROSPECTIVE STUDIES; TWINS, MONOZYGOTIC; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 77956542984     PISSN: 14700328     EISSN: 14710528     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.2010.02680.x     Document Type: Article

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