Amnioreduction
Last revised by Jeremy Jones ◉ on 20 Sep 2021
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Radswiki T, Jones J, Morgan M, et al. Amnioreduction. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 22 Sep 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-15480
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21 Oct 2011, The Radswiki ◉
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Systems:
Synonyms:
- Therapeutic amniocentesis
- Therapeutic amnioreduction
An amnioreduction is a procedure where an amniocentesis is performed for intentional reduction of amniotic fluid volume. This is sometimes performed in the context of extreme polyhydramnios (particularly in the recipient twin in twin to twin transfusion syndrome).
References
- 1. Moise KJ, Dorman K, Lamvu G et-al. A randomized trial of amnioreduction versus septostomy in the treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2005;193 (3 Pt 1): 701-7. doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2005.01.067 - Pubmed citation
- 2. Mari G, Roberts A, Detti L et-al. Perinatal morbidity and mortality rates in severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome: results of the International Amnioreduction Registry. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2001;185 (3): 708-15. doi:10.1067/mob.2001.117188 - Pubmed citation
- 3. Rodeck CH, Whittle MJ. Fetal medicine, basic science and clinical practice. Elsevier Health Sciences. (2008) ISBN:0443104085. Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
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