Comparison of umbilical cord occlusion methods: Radiofrequency ablation versus laser photocoagulation.

Mira Abdel-SattarAndrew H ChonArlyn LlanesLisa M KorstJoseph G OuzounianRamen H Chmait

Published in: Prenatal diagnosis (2018)

Despite clear technical advantages of RFA compared with laser, we found that RFA appeared to be associated with increased risk of post-procedure fetal demise. Further studies should be conducted to confirm these findings.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
umbilical cord
mesenchymal stem cells
high speed
diabetic retinopathy
minimally invasive
bone marrow
optical coherence tomography