Case report of myometrial window following fetoscopic treatment of twin‐twin transfusion syndrome: indications of underlying collagen vascular disease?. Issue 6 (9th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zaretsky, Michael V.; Manchester, David K.; Galan, Henry L.; Behrendt, Nicholas J.; Marwan, Ahmed I.; Liechty, Kenneth W.; Crombleholme, Timothy M.
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 5:Issue 6(2017)
• Page Start: 975
• Page End: 979
• Publication Date: 2017-05-09
• Subjects: Amniotic fluid leak -- case report -- complications -- fetoscopy -- intraperitoneal -- myometrial defect -- twin‐twin transfusion syndrome; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.885
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Intraperitoneal amniotic fluid leak is a known complication of fetoscopic procedures that usually resolves spontaneously with expectant management. Intraperitoneal amniotic fluid leak may persist after fetoscopic procedures due to a myometrial window as well as to persistent chorioamniotic membrane disruption, which may be amenable to surgical repair. Abstract : Intraperitoneal amniotic fluid leak is a known complication of fetoscopic procedures that usually resolves spontaneously with expectant management. Intraperitoneal amniotic fluid leak may persist after fetoscopic procedures due to a myometrial window as well as to persistent chorioamniotic membrane disruption, which may be amenable to surgical repair.