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Single-Access Fetal Endoscopy (SAFE) for myelomeningocele in sheep model I: amniotic carbon dioxide gas approach.
Surgical endoscopy - 1 Oct 2013
Peiro Jose L, Fontecha Cesar G, Ruano Rodrigo, Esteves Marielle, Fonseca Carla, Marotta Mario, Haeri Sina, Belfort Michael A
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BACKGROUND: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of single-access fetal endoscopy (SAFE) for the management of myelomeningocele (MMC) using intrauterine carbon dioxide as a distension medium in a sheep model. METHODS: This prospective experimental case-control study investigated 12 lamb fetuses that had a myelomeningocele-like defect surgically created on the 75th day of gestation. Four fetuses remained...
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