Fetoscopic release of extremity amniotic bands with risk of amputation

J Pediatr Orthop. 2009 Apr-May;29(3):290-3. doi: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e31819c405f.

Abstract

With the advent of less-invasive fetal surgery techniques, nonlethal disorders are considered amenable to intrauterine treatment. Extremity amniotic band syndrome fulfils the criteria of intrauterine disorders conformable with fetal treatment: capability of prenatal diagnosis and severity. We report 2 cases of extremity amniotic bands with risk of limb amputation released fetoscopically with YAG laser.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amniotic Band Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Amniotic Band Syndrome / surgery*
  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Female
  • Fetoscopy / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laser Therapy / methods*
  • Lasers, Solid-State
  • Limb Salvage / methods
  • Pregnancy
  • Severity of Illness Index