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Combined sonographic and endoscopic umbilical cord occlusion in twin and triplet gestations

Objective: To review our experience with a minimally invasive technique for umbilical cord occlusion as a method of selective feticide in monochorionic sets.

Study design: Umbilical cord occlusion was completed using 3 mm bipolar cautery under ultrasound guidance (3D/4D, n=6; 2D, n=6) with pre and post ligation endoscopic evaluation.

Results: 12 cases of monochorionic sets where selective feticide was performed were identified during the period 2000 to present...

Keywords: Endoscopic, feticide, triplets, twin-twin transfusion, ultrasound, umbilical cord occlusion