Vascular occlusion in the management of complicated multifetal pregnancies

Clin Perinatol. 2003 Sep;30(3):601-21. doi: 10.1016/s0095-5108(03)00054-x.

Abstract

The decision to undergo ST is a personal one for the involved couple, and it can have many psychosocial implications. Appropriate counseling including offering all possible management options with related risks is imperative. Choosing the technique that best serves the clinical situation with minimization of maternal risks should be done taking under consideration the operator's experience. Ultimately, vascular occlusion techniques can help improve multifetal pregnancy outcomes in otherwise challenged gestations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Female
  • Fetal Diseases
  • Humans
  • Laser Coagulation
  • Ligation
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal / methods*
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Twins
  • Umbilical Cord / surgery