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Laser therapy versus expectant management for selective fetal growth restriction in monochorionic twins: A systematic review.

Cara BuskmillerJessian L MunozMagdalena Sanz CortesRoopali V DonepudiMichael A BelfortAlireza A Shamshirsaz
Published in: Prenatal diagnosis (2023)
Laser causes more fetal deaths of the FGR twin without altering gestational age at delivery or rates of neonatal death. The literature is heterogeneous and the level of bias is high. Randomized trials that address laser for type II sFGR are needed, and should include long-term neurological outcomes.
Keyphrases
  • gestational age
  • birth weight
  • preterm birth
  • systematic review
  • high speed
  • physical activity
  • adipose tissue
  • insulin resistance
  • blood brain barrier
  • skeletal muscle
  • high resolution
  • brain injury