Almost completely phased out by obstetrical ultrasound, fetoscopy is now considered a technique to master. Not only does it offer improved resolution for better diagnoses, it also allows for surgery that does not disrupt the natural course of pregnancy. Containing a wealth of data and technical information, this text provides a comprehensive reference on fetoscopy in the management of birth defects and other high-risk pregnancies.
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Preface, G. Mahoney Foreword, R.A. Quintero The History of Endoscopy, J. Hobbins Diagnostic and Operative Fetoscopy: Technical Issues, R.A. Quintero Transcervical Embryoscopy, R.A. Quintero Endoscopic Access to the Fetal Circulation in the First Trimester for Diagnostic and Operative Fetoscopy, E.A. Reece Transabdominal Diagnostic Embryofetoscopy, R.A. Quintero Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Y. Ville and J. Deprest Selective Laser Photocoagulation of Communicating Vessels in Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, R.A. Quintero Discordant Anomalous Monochorionic Twins, R.A. Quintero Selective Intrauterine Growth Retardation in Monochorionic Twins, R.A. Quintero Fetal Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction, R.A. Quintero Endoscopic Lysis of Amniotic Band, R.A. Quintero Treatment of Previable Premature Ruptured Membranes, R.A. Quintero Minimally-Invasive Intraluminal Tracheal Occlusion for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, R.A. Quintero Sacrococcygeal Teratoma, K. Hecher Placenta l Chorioangioma, R.A. Quintero Complications of Operative Fetoscopy, W. Morales Nursing Aspects in Operative Fetoscopy, M.H. Allen, P.W. Bornick, N. Garabells, and R.A. Quintero
