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Outcome of radiofrequency ablation for selective fetal reduction before vs at or after 16 gestational weeks in complicated monochorionic pregnancy.

Y H TingLiona Chiu Yee PoonW T TseM Y ChungY M WahA S Y HuiK M LawP ChaemsaithongTak Yeung Leung
Published in: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2021)
RFA is a promising tool for early selective fetal reduction in MC pregnancy before 16 weeks. Four or more ablation cycles is a major risk factor for cotwin loss. Careful assessment pre- and post-RFA, together with proficient operative skills to minimize the number of ablation cycles, are the mainstay to ensure that this procedure is effective and safe. © 2020 International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Keyphrases
  • radiofrequency ablation
  • pregnancy outcomes
  • preterm birth
  • gestational age
  • pregnant women
  • weight gain
  • birth weight
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • medical students