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 wi...

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Published in:Placenta (Eastbourne) 2004-04, Vol.25 (4), p.352-356
Main Authors: Lewi, L, Van Schoubroeck, D, Van Ranst, M, Bries, G, Emonds, M-P, Arabin, B, Welch, R, Deprest, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amnion - transplantation
Biological Dressings
Blood Platelets
Female
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture - etiology
Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture - therapy
Fetoscopy - adverse effects
Gestational Age
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Infant, Newborn
Injections
Male
Plasma
Pregnancy
Treatment Outcome
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0143-4004
1532-3102
DOI:10.1016/j.placenta.2003.09.003