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An opportunity has come up for me to attend this conference and
represent twin2twin, and to ensure the world knows we are here. I
shall be attending and bringing back all the relevant information
that will benefit parents in the UK. On return I shall be writing an
article about all the latest developments and information the
conference makes available and it will be posted on the web site for interest
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MINIMALLY-INVASIVE FETAL THERAPY:
SYMPOSIUM ON Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
Presented by St Josephs Hospital, Tampa, Florida.
This conference brings together a multidisciplinary team of
physicians to discuss the latest advances in TTTS. The conference
will enable participants to learn the most current technology
available for management of TTTS. This includes treatment approaches
and outcomes including postnatal placental pathology. It will also
identify the risks of different treatment approaches, and the
clinical applications of endoscopic fetal surgery.
This conference is targeted to OBGYN physicians, nurses,
sonographers, maternal-fetal medicine specialists and fellows.
Topics to be covered include:
Diagnosis and pathophysiologies of TTTS
Doppler studies in TTTS
TTTS as a health problem in obstetrics
Serial amniocentesis in TTTS
Selective laser photocoagulation of communicating vessels in TTTS
The Eurofetus Trial on Laser vs Amniocentesis TTTS
plus other fetal medicine specialists covering other views and
subjects linked to TTTS.
Program Director: Ruben Quintero
Program coordinator: Mary Allen
Specialist presenting papers will include
Kurt Hecher MD
Ruben Quintero MD
Yves Ville MD
Roberto Romero MD
Giancarlo Mari MD
James Huhta MD
Virginia Baldwin MD
Jorge Arroyo MD
Further information is available from twin2twin on request.
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