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The development of fetal surgery
Yonsei Medical Journal, 2001 The history of fetal surgery features an absolute dependency upon the possibility of diagnosis before birth. Powerful new imaging methods, the techniques of sampling amniotic fluid and fetal tissue, and modern molecular genetics for the prenatal diagnosis of various congenital diseases have removed the veil of secrecy from the fetus.
S J, Han, E H, Hwang
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Minimally Invasive Bimanual Fetal Surgery-A Review. [PDF]
Children (Basel), 2022 Background: The aim of this review is to discuss experimental and clinical techniques and interventions of fetal surgery which have been performed minimally invasively by the means of a three-port approach for the fetoscope and instruments for the left ...
Brunner SE +5 more
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Maternal-Fetal Surgery: Does Recognising Fetal Patienthood Pose a Threat to Pregnant Women's Autonomy? [PDF]
Health Care Anal, 2021 Maternal–fetal surgery (MFS) encompasses a range of innovative procedures aiming to treat fetal illnesses and anomalies during pregnancy. Their development and gradual introduction into healthcare raise important ethical issues concerning respect for ...
Begović D.
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Pediatric suicide by violent means: a cry for help and a call for action
Injury Epidemiology, 2022 Background Suicide is the second most common cause of death among adolescents and young adults. In the pediatric population, gunshot wounds (GSWs) and hangings are common mechanisms of pediatric suicide.
Christina M. Theodorou +5 more
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Journal of Cleft Lip Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies, 2023 Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common craniofacial anomaly. The management of this entity has led to the development of the field of craniofacial surgery. Improvement in understanding of clefts and refinement in surgical techniques have improved
Harsha Vardhan, Manju Lata Verma
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Amnion cells engineering: A new perspective in fetal membrane healing after intrauterine surgery? [PDF]
, 2006 In this study we aimed to set up an in vitro culture of the rabbit amnion in order to support in vivo fetal membrane healing capacity following fetoscopy.
Julia Henke +21 more
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Biomedicines, 2023 Fetal and maternal risks associated with open fetal surgery (OFS) in the management of meningomyelocele (MMC) are considerable and necessitate improvement. A modified technique of hysterotomy (without a uterine stapler) and magnesium-free tocolysis (with
Mateusz Zamłyński +8 more
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Effects on the maternofetal unit of the rabbit model after substitution of the amniotic fluid with perfluorocarbons [PDF]
, 2005 Objectives: Exchanging amniotic fluid (AF) with perfluorocarbon (PFC) may serve as a medium for fetoscopic surgery. This study evaluates the distribution and physiologic effects of intraamniotic PFC as a medium for fetoscopy.
Till, Holger +4 more
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Role of palliative care in centers performing maternal–fetal interventions
Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2023 Advancements in maternal–fetal interventions have allowed for direct fetal access, shifting the focus of interventions from maternal health for fetal health to a focus on sole fetal/neonatal benefit.
Erin Rholl +3 more
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Anaesthesia for Fetal Surgeries
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2009 The concept of the fetus as a patient has evolved from prenatal diagnosis and serial observation of fetuses with anatomical abnormalities.. Surgical intervention is considered when a fetus presents with a congenital lesion that can compromise or disturb ...
Kirti N Saxena
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