Successful patching of iatrogenic rupture of the fetal membranes.
Rupture of the fetal membranes is a common, but potentially serious complication of invasive fetal procedures. Quintero described a technique to seal the fetal membrane defect by means of a bloodpatch, usually called 'amniopatch' in this application. The successful use in two consecutive patients with ruptured membranes after a fetoscopic intervention at respectively 17 and 22 weeks' gestational age is described, together with a literature review of published experience.
Lewi
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fetal Medicine Unit, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium.
Van Schoubroeck
D
D
Van Ranst
M
M
Bries
G
G
Emonds
M-P
MP
Arabin
B
B
Welch
R
R
Deprest
J
J
D000328:Adult; D000650:Amnion / Q000637:transplantation*; D001684:Biological Dressings; D001792:Blood Platelets; D005260:Female; D005322:Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D005332:Fetoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007267:Injections; D008297:Male; D010949:Plasma; D011247:Pregnancy; D016896:Treatment Outcome