Intrafetal laser therapy for twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP). Case report and literature review

Authors

  • Erasmo Huertas Tacchino Clínica San Felipe; Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
  • Adelita Hijar Clínica San Felipe; Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
  • Fiorella Canevaro Sesarego Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
  • Marzhio Edwin Campos Castañeda Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos
  • Ernesto Israel Benavidez Carbajal Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v68i2459

Keywords:

Pregnancy, multiple, Laser coagulation, Fetal Therapies, Ultrasonography, prenatal, Minimally invasive surgical procedures

Abstract

A 41-year-old primigravida with double monochorionic biamniotic gestation, with
a diagnosis of twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP) and poor perinatal
prognosis underwent intrafetal laser surgery at 18 weeks of gestation. It was
complicated with premature rupture of membranes that was managed expectantly
until 33 weeks 3 days, when elective caesarean section was performed without
complications. A healthy live newborn of 2,255 g was obtained and was discharged
from the hospital on the 15th day of birth without complications. We report the first
case of intrafetal laser surgery performed in our country and highlight its efficacy,
simplicity, low cost and ambulatory approach in cases of TRAP sequence.

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Published

2022-12-20

How to Cite

Huertas Tacchino, E., Hijar, A., Canevaro Sesarego, F., Campos Castañeda, M. E., & Benavidez Carbajal, E. I. (2022). Intrafetal laser therapy for twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP). Case report and literature review. The Peruvian Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 68(4). https://doi.org/10.31403/rpgo.v68i2459

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