Biplane mode for more precise intrauterine procedures
Gihad E Chalouhi1, Alexandra Guenuec2, Georges Rameh3
1Department of Obstetrics and Fetal Medicine, Necker Enfants-Malades Hospital, Paris Descartes University, Paris, France; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon; Université de Paris, Paris, France.
Abstract:
The evolution of ultrasound and the introduction of 3- and 4-dimensional ultrasound techniques led to a shift in the perception and usage of ultrasound in fetal medicine. The biplane mode might help in multiple fetal procedures, including but not limited to basic intrauterine thoracocentesis, thoracoamniotic shunting, amnioreduction, amnioinfusion, cordocentesis, intraumbilical infusion, and umbilical cord coagulation, with a possible reduction in the complication rate. Despite its theoretical usefulness, more studies are required to assess the clinical importance of this technique.
