Fetal Surgery Glossary

Abnormal fluid accumulation in fetal tissues and body cavities, often indicating severe fetal compromise.

Surgical incision into the uterus to access the fetus for in utero repair procedures.

Complications or conditions caused by medical treatment or intervention, including fetal surgical procedures.

Pressure within the amniotic cavity monitored during fetal surgical procedures.

Real-time ultrasound imaging performed during fetal surgery to guide needle placement, monitor fetal position, and asses...

Procedure to deliver blood products directly to an anemic fetus via umbilical cord or intraperitoneal access.

Intrauterine growth restriction; fetal growth below expected parameters, affecting surgical timing and outcomes.

Fetoscopic procedure using laser energy to ablate abnormal placental vascular connections in twin pregnancies.

Ultrasound measurement used to assess fetal lung development, particularly in cases of congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

Mean arterial pressure; critical hemodynamic parameter monitored during maternal anesthesia for fetal surgery.

Surgical opening of the maternal abdomen to access the gravid uterus for fetal intervention.

Maternal condition mimicking fetal hydrops, requiring immediate delivery consideration.

Strategic placement of the pregnant patient during fetal surgery to optimize surgical access while maintaining uteroplac...

Surgical procedures performed on pregnant women that directly access and treat the fetus while in utero.

Surgical restoration of amniotic membrane integrity following fetal procedures to prevent amniotic fluid leakage and red...

Biocompatible material applied to seal fetal membrane defects and prevent amniotic fluid leakage after surgery.

Iatrogenic separation of chorion and amnion layers, a potential complication of fetal surgical procedures.

Surgical approach using small incisions and specialized instruments to perform fetal interventions with reduced maternal...

Landmark randomized controlled trial demonstrating benefits of prenatal versus postnatal myelomeningocele repair.

Severe form of spina bifida where spinal cord and meninges protrude through an opening in the spine, commonly treated wi...

Exposed neural tissue in spina bifida cases that requires surgical protection during fetal repair.

Strategies to minimize neurological injury during fetal neurosurgical procedures.

Decreased amniotic fluid volume that may complicate fetal surgical procedures and recovery.

Premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall, a serious complication that can occur after fetal surgery.