Abstract
Pseudoamniotic band syndrome is a rare complication that occurs after invasive procedures for complicated monochorionic twins. We report 2 cases of intrauterine recipient fetal death after laser therapy for twin-twin transfusion syndrome due to umbilical cord constriction by the amniotic band.
Keywords:
fetal death; laser; obstetric ultrasound; pseudoamniotic band syndrome; twin; twin-twin transfusion syndrome.
© 2017 by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Review
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Systematic Review
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Amniotic Band Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
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Amniotic Band Syndrome / etiology*
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Constriction, Pathologic
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Female
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Fetal Death
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Fetofetal Transfusion / surgery*
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Fetoscopy
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Humans
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Laser Coagulation / adverse effects*
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Placenta / diagnostic imaging
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Placenta / surgery*
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
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Pregnancy
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Twins
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods
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Umbilical Cord / diagnostic imaging
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Umbilical Cord / pathology*