Preterm premature rupture of membranes is a collateral effect of improvement in perinatal outcomes following fetoscopic coagulation of chorionic vessels for twin-twin transfusion syndrome: a retrospective observational study of 1092 cases

J Stirnemann, F Djaafri, A Kim, Mediouni, L Bussieres, E Spaggiari, C Veluppillai, A Lapillonne, E Kermorvant, J·F Magny, C Colmant, Y Ville


Preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) is a leading complication following fetoscop ic laser coagulation (FLC) for twin-twi n transfusion syndrome (TTTS). Our primary objective was to describe the impact of improvements in surgical technique on survival and rate of PPROM over time .. The secondary objective was to assess potential risk factors for PPROM.