Twin-twin transfusion syndrome / written and edited by Rubén A. Quintero.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Quintero, Rubén A.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Multiple pregnancy--Complications.

Multiple pregnancy.

Diseases in twins.

Blood--Transfusion, Intrauterine.

Blood.

Fetofetal Transfusion.

Medical Subjects:

Fetofetal Transfusion.

Physical Description:

xii, 201 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (partly color) ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon : Informa Healthcare ; Boca Raton, FL : Distributed in North America by Taylor & Francis, 2007.

Summary:

Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) can lead to high rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality. A perplexing and controversial entity, significant advances have been made in the last decade in the understanding, diagnosis and management of TTTS. Edited by Dr. Rub n Quintero, this unique text - the only one available on this important subject - summarizes the current knowledge on the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of TTTS. With contributions from leading international authorities and a wealth of know-how material, the book is a must-have for all physicians involved in the care of TTTS patients, as it offers a wealth of data and technical information, contributions from pioneers in the field, and coverage of historical aspects, ethics, epidemiology, computer models, ultrasound assessment and management, and neurological outcomes, evidence-based management, and organizational and nursing topics.

Contents:

The feto-fetal transfusion syndrome story, an historical perspective / Edwin Quarello and Yves H. Ville

The epidemiology of twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Samawal Lutfi and Victoria M. Allen

Pathophysiology / Rubén A. Quintero

Evidence on pathophysiology / Masami Yamamoto and Yves H. Ville

Placental pathology and twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Ramen H. Chmait ... [et al.]

Mathematical modeling of twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Martin J.C. van Gemert ... [et al.]

Ultrasound assessment in twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Rubén A. Quintero

Amnioreduction therapy for twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Jan E. Dickinson

Laser treatment for twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Rubén A. Quintero

Umbilical cord occlusion in twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Rubén A. Quintero

Treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome: an evidence-based analysis / Eftichia V. Kontopoulos and Rubén A. Quintero

The role of Doppler assessment in twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Josep M. Martínez and Rubén A. Quintero

Outcomes and complications of the surgical treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Walter J. Morales

Echocardiography in twin-twin transfusion / James Huhta

Organization of nursing responsibilities / Patricia W. Bornick and Mary H. Allen

Ethical challenges in the management of twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Daniel W. Skupski, Frank A. Chervenak and Laurence B. McCullough

Neurological outcomes after therapeutic interventions for twin-twin transfusion syndrome / Jan E. Dickinson

Anesthesia for surgical treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome / A. Cristina Rossi and Marc A. Kaufman.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1842142984

9781842142981

OCLC:

144513108