Fetoscopic interventions in complicated monochorionic twin pregnancies

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Middeldorp, J. H. (2007, April 17). Fetoscopic interventions in complicated monochorionic

twin pregnancies. Department of Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University

Medical Center (LUMC), Leiden University. Retrieved from

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Fetoscopic interventions in

complicated monochorionic twin

pregnancies

Stichting FEMAR

© 2007 J.M.Middeldorp

Fetoscopic interventions in

complicated monochorionic twin

pregnancies

Proefschrift

ter verkrijging van

de graad van Doctor aan de Universiteit Leiden,

op gezag van Rector Magnificus prof.mr. P.F. van der Heijden, volgens besluit van het College voor Promoties

te verdedigen op dinsdag 17 april 2007 klokke 16:15 uur

door

Johanna Maria Middeldorp

in 1962

Overige leden: Prof. Dr J.F. Hamming Dr F.W. Jansen

ter nagedachtenis aan mijn vader

voor Martien, Marleen en Julia

Table of contents

Chapter 1 General introduction

Chapter 2 Timely diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome by biweekly ultrasound and patient instructions (Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006;28:659-64)

Chapter 3 Fetoscopic laser surgery in 100 pregnancies with severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome in the Netherlands

(Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy 2007; 22:190-194)

Chapter 4 Residual anastomoses after fetoscopic laser surgery in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: frequency, associated risks and outcome

(Placenta 2007;28:204-8)

Chapter 5 Laparoscopically guided uterine entry for fetoscopy in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome with completely anterior placenta: a novel technique

(Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, in press)

Chapter 6 Long-term neurodevelopmental outcome in twin-to- twin transfusion syndrome treated with fetoscopic laser surgery

(American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, in press)

Chapter 7 Selective feticide in monoamniotic twin pregnancies by umbilical cord occlusion and transection

(Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy, accepted for publication)

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Chapter 10 Summary/samenvatting

List of abbreviations Authors and affiliations Publications

Dankwoord Curriculum Vitae

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