Pseudoamniotic Band Syndrome After Fetoscopic Laser Ablation of Placental Anastomoses for Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome: Two Case Reports and Systematic Review

J Ultrasound Med. 2017 Nov;36(11):2373-2377. doi: 10.1002/jum.14295. Epub 2017 Jul 24.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniotic Band Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Amniotic Band Syndrome / etiology*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / surgery*
  • Fetoscopy
  • Humans
  • Laser Coagulation / adverse effects*
  • Placenta / diagnostic imaging
  • Placenta / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pregnancy
  • Twins
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods
  • Umbilical Cord / diagnostic imaging
  • Umbilical Cord / pathology*