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Neonatal outcomes of twins according to birth order, presentation and mode of delivery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis by Rossi, AC, Mullin, PM, Chmait, RH

“…Please cite this paper as: Rossi A, Mullin P, Chmait R. Neonatal outcomes of twins according to birth order, presentation and mode of delivery: a systematic…”
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Percutaneous fetoscopic closure of large open spina bifida using a bilaminar skin substitute by Lapa (Pedreira), D. A., Acacio, G. L., Gonçalves, R. T., Sá, R. A. M., Brandt, R. A., Chmait, R. H., Kontopoulos, E. V., Quintero, R. A.

“…ABSTRACT Objective We have described previously our percutaneous fetoscopic technique for the treatment of open spina bifida (OSB). However, approximately…”
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Identification of essential steps in laser procedure for twin–twin transfusion syndrome using the Delphi methodology: SILICONE study by Peeters, S. H. P., Akkermans, J., Westra, M., Lopriore, E., Middeldorp, J. M., Klumper, F. J., Lewi, L., Devlieger, R., Deprest, J., Kontopoulos, E. V., Quintero, R., Chmait, R. H., Smoleniec, J. S., Otaño, L., Oepkes, D.

“…ABSTRACT Objective To determine, by expert consensus, the essential substeps of fetoscopic laser surgery (FLS) for twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) that…”
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Residual Vascular Communications in Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome Treated with Sequential Laser Surgery: Frequency and Clinical Implications by Chmait, R.H, Assaf, S.A, Benirschke, K

“…Abstract Objectives The goal of fetoscopic laser surgery for twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is to ablate all placental vascular communications, thereby…”
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Role of low placental share in twin–twin transfusion syndrome complicated by intrauterine growth restriction by Grubbs, B.H, Benirschke, K, Korst, L.M, Llanes, A, Yedigarova, L, Chmait, R.H

“…Abstract Objectives Prior studies have demonstrated that donor twin survival following treatment of twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) was highly associated…”
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Re: Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy with selective fetal growth restriction Type II: sonographic and fetoscopic findings of poor prognosis by Quintero, R., Chmait, R. H.

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Revisiting MOMS criteria for prenatal repair of spina bifida: upper gestational‐age limit should be raised and assessment of prenatal motor function rather than anatomical level improves prediction of postnatal function by Trigo, L., Chmait, R. H., Llanes, A., Catissi, G., Eixarch, E., Van Speybroeck, A., Lapa, D. A.

“…ABSTRACT ObjectivesTo determine if the lower‐extremity neurological motor function level in fetuses with open spina bifida deteriorates within the 4‐week…”
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Ultrasound assessment of venous blood flow before and after laser therapy: approach to understanding the pathophysiology of twin–twin transfusion syndrome by Ishii, K., Chmait, R. H., Martínez, J. M., Nakata, M., Quintero, R. A.

“…Objective To estimate direction and volume of blood exchange between the donor twin and recipient twin by ultrasound assessment of blood flow in the umbilical…”
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Percutaneous fetoscopic spina bifida repair: effect on ambulation and need for postnatal cerebrospinal fluid diversion and bladder catheterization by Lapa, D. A., Chmait, R. H., Gielchinsky, Y., Yamamoto, M., Persico, N., Santorum, M., Gil, M. M., Trigo, L., Quintero, R. A., Nicolaides, K. H.

“…Objective A trial comparing prenatal with postnatal open spina bifida (OSB) repair established that prenatal surgery was associated with better postnatal…”
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Correction of fetal umbilical vein flow imbalance following laser surgery for twin–twin transfusion syndrome by Saab, R. H., DeVore, G. R., Monson, M., Masri, J., Korst, L. M., Chmait, R. H.

“…ABSTRACT Objectives Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is characterized by unequal hemodynamics between the twins. We aimed to assess preoperatively the…”
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Is there a role for fetoscopic laser ablation therapy in Type‐2 vasa previa? by Ibirogba, E. R., Shazly, S. A., Chmait, R. H., Ruano, R.

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Outcome of laser photocoagulation in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy complicated by Type‐II selective fetal growth restriction by Nassr, A. A., Hessami, K., Corroenne, R., Sanz Cortes, M., Donepudi, R., Espinoza, J., Yamamoto, R., Stirnemann, J., Ishii, K., Belfort, M. A., Chmait, R. H., Shamshirsaz, A. A.

“…ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the outcome of monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins complicated by Type‐II selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) who…”
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Percent absent end‐diastolic velocity in the umbilical artery waveform as a predictor of intrauterine fetal demise of the donor twin after selective laser photocoagulation of communicating vessels in twin–twin transfusion syndrome by Kontopoulos, E. V., Quintero, R. A., Chmait, R. H., Bornick, P. W., Russell, Z., Allen, M. H.

“…Objective Absent end‐diastolic velocity (AEDV) in the umbilical artery of the donor twin is a known risk factor for intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD) of this…”
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The cocoon sign: a potential sonographic pitfall in the diagnosis of twin – twin transfusion syndrome by Quintero, R. A., Chmait, R. H.

“…Objectives To investigate the frequency and clinical importance of the cocoon sign in twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Methods Charts and ultrasound…”
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Fetoscopic repair of spina bifida: safer and better? by Pedreira, D. A. L., Reece, E. A., Chmait, R. H., Kontopoulos, E. V., Quintero, R. A.

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Umbilical cord occlusion of the donor versus recipient fetus in twin–twin transfusion syndrome by Nakata, M., Chmait, R. H., Quintero, R. A.

“…Objectives To compare the technical characteristics and perinatal outcomes of selected twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) cases treated with primary…”
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Dual twin survival after laser surgery for twin–twin transfusion syndrome by Chmait, R. H., Kontopoulos, E., Quintero, R.

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Amniotic fluid levels of phospholipase A2 in fetal rats with retinoic acid induced myelomeningocele: the potential "second hit" in neurologic damage by Agarwal, R., Thornton, M. E., Fonteh, A. N., Harrington, M. G., Chmait, R. H., Grubbs, B. H.

“…Objectives: There is growing evidence of ongoing, in utero neurological damage in fetuses with myelomeningocele (MMC). Phospholipase A 2 (PLA 2 ) has known…”
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Term vaginal delivery following fetoscopic laser photocoagulation of type II vasa previa by Johnston, R, Shrivastava, V K, Chmait, R H

“…Unrecognized vasa previa carries a significant risk of fetal mortality. Advances in ultrasound have improved detection of vasa previa and led to a dramatic…”
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Salvage of Necrotic-Appearing Limb after In Utero Endoscopic Lysis of Constriction Bands by Abdel-Sattar, M, Chon, A, Chen, B, Burkhalter, W, Chmait, R H

“…We report a case of amniotic band syndrome complicated by constriction bands and marked distal swelling of both lower extremities. Color Doppler interrogation…”
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