cauterization

Selective bipolar cord cauterization is an accepted technique with a 95 percent pump twin survival and mean age of delivery of 36 weeks.

Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Bipolar Cord 2010

But I recall being a young woman and having my gynecologist perform a procedure that hurt like hell - "cauterization," he called it.

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This kind of cauterization practiced, possible cure for a particular illness but it was forbid - according to Ibn Hajar, is prohibited.

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After considering their options, the family elected to proceed with selective bipolar umbilical cord cauterization.

Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) 2010

The family was counseled about management options that included selective laser photocoagulation therapy for selective bipolar umbilical cord cauterization given the high likelihood of death in the recipient fetus.

Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) 2010

In the last six years, we have evaluated more than 35 pregnancies with Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence (TRAP) of which 20 underwent selective bipolar umbilical cord cauterization procedures.

Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Bipolar Cord 2010

After multidisciplinary consultation, the family requested selective bipolar umbilical cord cauterization of the abnormal parabiotic twin with transection (cutting) of the cord to reduce the risks associated with co-twin cord entanglement.

Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Bipolar Cord 2010

Under direct micro-endoscopic visualization, the middle of the three cauterization sites was cut to free the anomalous twin from the entangled cords.

Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Bipolar Cord 2010

They included termination of the pregnancy, continuation of the pregnancy without intervention allowing nature to follow its course with expectations of early delivery and possible cardiac complications in the pump twin, or interruption of the blood supply to the anomalous parabiotic twin using either bipolar cord cauterization or radiofrequency ablation of the blood supply.

Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Bipolar Cord 2010

The needle stylet was removed and a 1-mm fiber-optic micro endoscope was introduced into the needle sheath to allow direct visualization of the bipolar cord cauterization procedure.

Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence and Bipolar Cord 2010