In addition, the book offers real-world case studies and practical guidance to enable clinicians to effectively apply their knowledge in clinical settings, enhancing their ability to diagnose and manage TTTS cases. Written by various experts in the field, this multidisciplinary perspective fosters collaboration and enables anyone involved in this field to make informed decisions in complex TTTS cases.
Table of Contents
1. Understanding TTTS2. Pathophysiology of TTTS
3. Diagnosis and staging of TTTS
4. Biomarkers and Molecular Insights
5. Management of TTTS
6. Fetal Interventions and Minimally Invasive Procedures
7. Post operative care and Complications following fetal intervention in TTTS
8. Acute twin to twin transfusion syndrome
9. Atypical TTTS
10. TTTS in higher order multiples
11. Non-invasive treatment of TTTS
12. Prevention of preterm birth in TTTS
13. TTTS Case Studies
14. Management of TTTS neonates in the newborn period
15. Long term outcomes following TTTS
16. Coping with TTTS: Patient and Family Perspectives
17. Current Controversies in TTTS
18. Research Advances and Future Directions
Authors
Michael W. Bebbington University of Texas , Austin Dell Medical School, TX, USA.Michael Bebbington, MD, MHSc, is a board-certified maternal-fetal medicine specialist in the Comprehensive Fetal Care Center, a clinical partnership between Dell Children's Medical Center and UT Health Austin. With more than 20 years of experience, he specializes in fetal medicine and using specialized diagnostic imaging and intrauterine interventions in the management of complex pregnancies. Additionally, Dr. Bebbington is a professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Women's Health.
Dr. Bebbington earned his medical degree from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada and his master's in health science from The University of British Columbia. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at The University of British Columbia, and a second fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
Dr. Bebbington is an internationally recognized expert in fetal care. He formerly served as the Director of the Fetal Care Center at both Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital and was a professor in the Washington University School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Bebbington clinical and research interests include all aspects of fetal care and intervention. He is a current member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Fetal Therapy Think Tank, and the North American Fetal Therapy Network.
Asma Khalil St George's Hospital, University of London, UK.Asma Khalil is a Professor of Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal Medicine at St George's Hospital, University of London. She gained her MD at the University of London in 2009. She also has a Masters degree in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and an MRC scholarship. She is a subspecialist in Maternal and Fetal Medicine. Asma is the Lead for the Twin and Multiple Pregnancy service at St George's Hospital. She also leads the Reproductive Health Research Group at St George's Hospital.
She has published more than 300 peer reviewed papers, and many published review articles and chapters. She was awarded many research prizes, both at national and international meetings. Her research interests include twin pregnancy, fetal growth restriction and hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
