Magnetic resonance imaging of the feto-placentar unit after fetoscopic laser coagulation for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

T. A G M Huisman, L. Lewi, R. Zimmermann, U. V. Willi, J. Deprest

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Abstract

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a severe complication in monochorionic twin pregnancies that results from a hemodynamical imbalance of placentar vascular anstomoses that connect the circulation of both fetuses. In TTTS, a poly/oligohydramnios sequence with high fetal morbidity and mortality rates occurs. Fetoscopic laser coagulation of the placentar anastomoses can limit or prevent fetal injury. The purpose of this report is to present and discuss fetal magnetic resonance imaging as a postoperative imaging tool after fetoscopic laser coagulation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)328-330
Number of pages3
JournalActa Radiologica
Volume46
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Fetoscopic laser coagulation
  • Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Radiological and Ultrasound Technology

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