Timing of intra-fetal laser therapy for twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence: Retrospective series and systematic review and meta-analysis.

Annachiara VitucciNicola FratelliAnna FicheraEnrico SartoriFederico Prefumo

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)

IFL is a safe and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of TRAP sequence, with a survival rate of 79%. Gestational age at treatment (before or after 16 weeks) does not seem to affect neonatal survival rate.

Keyphrases

gestational age
minimally invasive
preterm birth
computed tomography
magnetic resonance
free survival
replacement therapy