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Article: Umbilical cord transection in twin-reverse arterial perfusion syndrome with the use of a coaxial bipolar electrode (Versapoint(R))
- Article from:
- Journal of Maternal - Fetal & Neonatal Medicine
- Article date:
- October 1, 2003
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Umbilical-cord occlusion has been proposed for the treatment of twin-reverse arterial perfusion syndrome (TRAP). Transaction of the umbilical cord is necessary in patients with monoamniotic or 'pseudomonoamniotic' TRAP to avoid subsequent cord entanglement and demise of the pump twin. We present a case of TRAP in which the umbilical cord was successfully ligated with suture and transected with the Versapoint(R) electrode.
Keywords: FETOSCOPY; FETAL THERAPY; UMBILICAL CORD; ACARDIAC TWIN; VERSAPOINT(R); SELECTIVE FETICIDE
INTRODUCTION
Umbilical cord occlusion has been proposed for the treatment of twin-reverse arterial perfusion syndrome (TRAP)1,2. Transaction of the umbilical cord has been ...