Global Policy and Practice for Intrauterine Fetal Resuscitation During Fetal Surgery for Open Spina Bifida Repair.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Globally accepted recommendations suggest that a woman should be between 19 weeks and 25 weeks plus 6 days of pregnancy to be considered eligible for fetal closure of open spina bifida. A fetus requiring emergency delivery during surgery is therefore potentially considered viable and thus eligible for resuscitation. There is little evidence, however, to support how this scenario is addressed in clinical practice.

Objective

To explore current policy and practice for fetal resuscitation during fetal surgery for open spina bifida in centers undertaking fetal surgery.

Design, setting, and participants

An online survey was designed to identify current policies and practices in place to support fetal surgery for open spina bifida, exploring experiences and manage

SUBMITTER: Gallagher K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10130943 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature