Fetal Surgery Glossary

Diagnostic procedure involving needle insertion through the maternal abdomen to sample amniotic fluid for fetal assessme...

Therapeutic instillation of fluid into the amniotic cavity to treat or prevent complications of oligohydramnios.

Surgical technique using maternal blood components to seal amniotic membrane defects and prevent fluid leakage.

Therapeutic removal of excess amniotic fluid to treat severe polyhydramnios and its associated complications.

Fetal surgical procedure to lyse constricting amniotic bands threatening fetal limb or digit viability.

Congenital disorder caused by entanglement of fetal parts in fibrous amniotic bands, resulting in deformities or amputat...

Surgical entry into the fluid-filled space surrounding the fetus, achieved through various minimally invasive or open te...

Ultrasound measurement technique that quantifies amniotic fluid volume by summing the deepest vertical pockets in four q...

Inner layer of fetal membranes that must be carefully managed during fetal surgical procedures to prevent rupture.

Hindbrain herniation commonly associated with spina bifida requiring neurosurgical evaluation.

Temporary blockage of a vessel or airway using an inflatable balloon catheter to redirect flow or promote organ developm...

Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, a developmental lung lesion with cystic and solid components.

Surgical suture placed around the cervix to prevent preterm delivery, often required after fetal surgery.

Congenital high airway obstruction syndrome, a rare condition causing severe fetal airway blockage.

The cascade of abnormalities resulting from congenital high airway obstruction syndrome affecting multiple organ systems...

Infection of the chorion and amnion, a serious complication that can occur following fetal surgical procedures.

First-trimester diagnostic procedure sampling placental tissue for fetal genetic analysis.

Birth defect involving incomplete formation of the diaphragm, allowing abdominal organs to enter the chest cavity.

Surgical interruption of umbilical blood flow to terminate circulation in selected fetus.

Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling procedure for fetal diagnosis or treatment.

CCAM volume ratio, a measurement used to predict outcomes and guide management of fetal lung lesions.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; life support system providing cardiac and respiratory support outside the body.

Specialized delivery technique maintaining uteroplacental circulation while treating fetal conditions requiring immediat...

Ex utero intrapartum treatment performed during cesarean delivery to secure the fetal airway before umbilical cord clamp...