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Fetal Surgery Anesthesia Risks

Fetal surgery anesthesia requires careful consideration of the risks associated with this type of surgery, as the use of anesthetics can have potent effects in the fetus. Complications may include fetal distress, decreased uterine blood flow, changes in fetal organ function, and birth defects. Additionally, dependin…

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Overview

Fetal surgery anesthesia requires careful consideration of the risks associated with this type of surgery, as the use of anesthetics can have potent effects in the fetus. Complications may include fetal distress, decreased uterine blood flow, changes in fetal organ function, and birth defects. Additionally, depending on the nature of the fetal surgery, the umbilical cord may be manipulated by the surgical team, further increasing the potential risks associated with the procedure. In some cases, the use of regional anesthesia has been recommended over general anesthesia in order to reduce the risk of fetal distress, as regional anesthesia produces fewer side effects on the fetus. Despite the risks, fetal surgery anesthesia can be used to treat many conditions, from congenital birth defects to fetal infections, and often provides lifesaving care for the mother and baby.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2017

The Evolution of Fetal Surgery

Michelle KnezevichCorresponding author
Journal of Fetal Surgery Cited by 2 doi:10.14302/issn.2997-2086.jfs-17-1663

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Journal of Fetal Surgery (ISSN 2997-2086).

Journal editorial board
Dhruv Kumar · India Niansong Qian · China Scott Nyberg · Mongolia

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