Residual anastomoses after fetoscopic laser surgery in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: frequency, associated risks and outcome

Placenta
E LoprioreF P H A Vandenbussche

Abstract

Fetoscopic laser coagulation of placental vascular anastomoses is considered to be the treatment of choice in severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. The aim of fetoscopic laser surgery is to separate completely the inter-twin placental circulation. Incomplete laser coagulation may result in residual vascular anastomoses. The incidence and clinical implications of residual anastomoses in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome treated with fetoscopic laser surgery has not yet been studied. We examined all placentas treated with fetoscopic laser surgery and delivered at our center between June 2002 and December 2005 with vascular injection using colored dyes. Presence of residual anastomoses was studied in association with adverse outcome and inter-twin hemoglobin difference at birth. Adverse outcome was defined as fetal demise, neonatal death or severe cerebral injury. The relation between residual anastomoses and placental localization (anterior or posterior uterine wall) was evaluated. A total of 52 laser-treated placentas were studied. Residual anastomoses were detected in 33% (17/52) of placentas. Adverse outcome was similar in the groups with and without residual anastomoses, 18% (6/34) and 29% (20/70), respectively (p=0.23). ...Continue Reading

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