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L Lewi1, D Van Schoubroeck, M Van Ranst
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fetal Medicine Unit, University Hospital Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium.
Abstract:
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.
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