Neonatal cranial ultrasonographic findings in preterm twins complicated by severe fetofetal transfusion syndrome

Article Abstract:

Twin fetuses with fetofetal transfusion syndrome are at high risk of brain infarctions. Fetofetal transfusion syndrome is diagnosed when an intraplacental vascular connection directs blood away from one fetus to the other in a twin pregnancy. Researchers examined 17 pregnancies at 17-29 weeks' gestation with fetal cranial ultrasound, and found that 58% of fetuses had brain lesions similar to stroke. One child had a major vascular brain injury. Affected infants are likely to have motor-skill and other defects.

Complications and side effects, Fetus, Brain, Prenatal ultrasonography, Brain infarction

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Endoscopic laser surgery versus serial amniocenteses in the treatment of severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome

Article Abstract:

Using an endoscopic laser to destroy abnormal blood vessels between twin fetuses appears to be more effective than amniocentesis in treating twin-twin transfusion syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by greater blood flow to one twin at the expense of the other because the placenta contains abnormal blood vessels linking the two fetuses.

Evaluation, Lasers in surgery, Laser surgery

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Preclinical development of noninvasive vascular occlusion with focused ultrasonic surgery for fetal therapy

Article Abstract:

A focused ultrasound beam could be used to stop the flow of blood to a non-viable twin fetus so its healthy twin could survive. In a study on rats, a 5-second ultrasound pulse successfully stopped blood flow temporarily in blood vessels in the leg.

Health aspects, Methods, Abortion, Ultrasonic waves, Ultrasonic therapy

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