Gastroschisis – Facts
…a 75% chance of begin classified as growth restricted. Candidacy for Fetal Treatment No – not a surgery to correct the problem in utero. However, there are some potential…
Omphalocele – Facts
…Treatment Currently fetal surgery to repair the omphalocele is not available as there is no need to repair the defect in the womb. The surgery to fix omphalocele will be…
Advocacy from Anguish: Bethany Weathersby’s Story
…monitoring and treatments. I had early MCA scans, plasmapheresis and IVIG treatments which delayed the need for life-saving blood transfusions until 24 weeks. After receiving five IUTs, Nora was born…
Giant Omphalocele: Patient born with organs outside of her abdomen receives transformative care
…omphalocele, required the higher level of expertise of the UC Davis Fetal Care and Treatment Center team. Omphaloceles occur in about one out of every 5,000 births. Jacobson’s daughter Everly…
Considering Fetal Surgery or a Fetal Care Center? What to Keep in Mind
…not just to survive, but to thrive. Dr. Crombleholme is a nationally recognized authority in the treatment of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), myelomeningocele (MMC), twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), congenital pulmonary…