Feasibility study of intra-utero surgical repair of fetal lamb
- VernacularTitle:胎羊子宫内外科手术的可行性研究
- Author:
Huan XU
;
Xiaotian LI
;
Mingming PAN
;
Guangxing ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fetus;
Surgery;
Sheep;
Feasibility studies
- From:
Chinese Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the feasibility of intra-utero fetal lamb surgical repair. Methods Six twin lambs underwent surgery intra-utero at 112 days of gestation (term 140～160 days). After maternal laparotomy and Hysterotomy, fetal lamb′s toe was excised or its cleft lip was repaired in one of twin. Results At 30 to 32 days post operation,five lambs were spontamcously delivered and the other was cesarean delivery to full term gestation. Fetal wounds healed without inflammation and scar formation. Conclusions The methods of fetal lamb intro utero surgical repair is feasible.
