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Fetoscopic release of umbilical cord amniotic band in a human fetus
Author(s) -
Peiró J. L.,
Carreras E.,
Soldado F.,
SanchezDuran M. A.,
Aguirre M.,
Barber I.,
MartinezIbañez V.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.202
H-Index - 141
eISSN - 1469-0705
pISSN - 0960-7692
DOI - 10.1002/uog.6289
Subject(s) - amniotic band syndrome , umbilical cord , medicine , amniotic band , fetoscopy , fetus , amniotic fluid , constriction , cord , obstetrics , amnion , pregnancy , surgery , prenatal diagnosis , anatomy , genetics , biology
Umbilical cord amniotic bands occur in approximately 10% of cases of amniotic band syndrome and are a well‐known cause of fetal death. An unexpected amniotic band encircling the umbilical cord was diagnosed during a fetoscopic procedure to release a leg constriction. Both bands were released fetoscopically using a YAG laser. We report the first case of an amniotic band involving the umbilical cord diagnosed and released prenatally. Copyright © 2009 ISUOG. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.