Selective reduction in complicated monochorionic pregnancies: radiofrequency ablation vs. bipolar cord coagulation

Abstract

Overall fetal survival rate following selective reduction in complicated MC pregnancies is similar whether reduction is performed by RFA or BPC. Fewer additional intraoperative procedures are required for RFA than for BPC. The possibility that RFA is associated with a lower rate of postoperative PPROM than is BPC will have to be confirmed in larger series.