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SFM Fetal Therapy Practice Guidelines: Radiofrequency Ablation of Fetal Umbilical Cord

Publication Type : Journal Article

Source : Journal of Fetal Medicine

Url : https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0044-1779008

Campus : Faridabad

School : School of Medicine

Year : 2023

Abstract :

In radiofrequency ablation (RFA), the ions in the tissue surrounding the probe's uninsulated tip are noticeably stirred up by the electrode's high-frequency alternating current. The surrounding tissue experiences thermal coagulation necrosis as a result of the frictional heat.

RFA is used in complicated monochorionic twin pregnancies with selective fetal growth restriction (FGR), TRAP, and TTTS. RFA may also be considered in giant chorioangioma with favorable vascular anatomy and giant sacrococcygeal teratoma with imminent hydrops. It serves as a substitute to laser.

Cite this Research Publication : A Makam, A Sharma, Reema Bhatt, SFM Fetal Therapy Practice Guidelines: Radiofrequency Ablation of Fetal Umbilical Cord, Journal of Fetal Medicine, 2023.

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