A case of mirror syndrome caused by hydrops fetalis after fetoscopic laser photocoagulation | Zendy

Kino Emi | Zendy; Maki Yohei | Zendy; Ohhashi Masanao | Zendy; Furukawa Seishi | Zendy; Maeda Takatsugu | Zendy; Sameshima Hiroshi | Zendy

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A case of mirror syndrome caused by hydrops fetalis after fetoscopic laser photocoagulation

Author(s) -

Kino Emi,

Maki Yohei,

Ohhashi Masanao,

Furukawa Seishi,

Maeda Takatsugu,

Sameshima Hiroshi

Publication year - 2018

Publication title -

clinical case reports

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21

H-Index - 9

ISSN - 2050-0904

DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1513

Subject(s) - hydrops fetalis , medicine , fetoscopy , laser coagulation , fetus , anastomosis , fetal surgery , laser surgery , twin twin transfusion syndrome , surgery , obstetrics , pregnancy , laser , prenatal diagnosis , in utero , genetics , physics , visual acuity , optics , biology

Key Clinical Message Fetoscopic laser photocoagulation ( FLP ) of placental anastomoses is a well‐established procedure for twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome that improves fetal outcome with rare maternal complications. However, fetal hydrops can develop even after FLP , and mirror syndrome can occur, indicating that both the fetal and maternal courses should be monitored after FLP .

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