Conditions We Treat

There are a range of congenital conditions that may impact the health of the baby and the mother. Our multidisciplinary, extended fetal surgery care team is prepared to treat conditions from routine to rare, including:

• Myelomeningocele and spina bifida
• Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM)
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)
• Abdominal wall defects including:
  • Omphalocele
  • Gastroschisis

Certain types of fetal anomalies are specific to twins. More often than not, these abnormalities affect more than one twin. Our team works with families to create specialized care plans based around the best outcome for your babies. 

Conditions affecting twins include:

• Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
• Twin anemia-polycythemia sequence (TAPS)

Issues may arise during the fetus’ development that affect the heart. These conditions can range from changes in the heart's shape and blood flow to problems with the heart muscle or heartbeat, including: 

• Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
• Transposition of the great vessels
• Congenital heart lesions

Genitourinary anomalies affect the development of the genitourinary system - the kidneys, bladder, urethra, and other parts of the pelvis. These conditions include:

• Eagle-Barrett syndrome (prune belly syndrome)
• Bladder Outlet Obstruction
• Autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease