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In utero laser ablation of blood vessels treats rare condition

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Gwynne D. Koch

Vasa previa, a rare condition in which placental blood vessels block the birth canal and can rupture during labor, occurs in about one in every 2500 to 5000 pregnancies. The condition typically is managed by hospitalizing the patient for the last two months of pregnancy and delivering the baby at 35 to 36 weeks via elective cesarean section. However, a recent case report suggests that a minimally invasive laser technique may provide an alternative treatment option. According to Dr. Rubén A. Quintero, director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the University of South Florida in...Read full article

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    Published: February 2008
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