Uterine entry technique in laser surgery for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study looks at how doctors enter the uterus during laser surgery to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a condition where blood flow between twins is unequal. The goal is to see if a certain entry method leads to better outcomes for the babies.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with identical twins who share a placenta (monochorionic-diamniotic twins).
- You have been diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
- You are between 16 weeks and 26 weeks pregnant.
- You have chosen to have laser surgery (fetoscopic photocoagulation) to treat the TTTS.
- Your cervix length is at least 1.5 cm (not short).
- You do not have a blood clot behind the placenta (subchorionic hemorrhage).
Quick eligibility check
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