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Rubén A. Quintero
Researcher at University of South Florida
Publications - 89
Citations - 4091
Rubén A. Quintero is an academic researcher from University of South Florida. The author has contributed to research in topics: Fetoscopy & Monochorionic twins. The author has an hindex of 28, co-authored 86 publications receiving 3802 citations.
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Staging of twin-twin transfusion syndrome.
Rubén A. Quintero,Walter J. Morales,Mary H. Allen,Patricia W. Bornick,Patricia K Johnson,Michael Kruger +5 more
TL;DR: Staging of TT TS using the proposed criteria has prognostic significance and may allow comparison of outcome data of TTTS with different treatment modalities.
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Twin-twin transfusion syndrome.
TL;DR: Confirmation of the tailored approach to management of the twin-twin transfusion syndrome according to stage should soon be corroborated with an appropriate clinical trial.
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Amniotic fluid white blood cell count: a rapid and simple test to diagnose microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity and predict preterm delivery.
Roberto Romero,Rubén A. Quintero,Jose Nores,Cecilia Avila,Moshe Mazor,Shuichi Hanaoka,Zion Hagay,Lydia Merchant,John C. Hobbins +8 more
TL;DR: It is concluded that the amniotic fluid white blood cell count is a sensitive, simple, and inexpensive test for the detection of microbial invasion of theAmniotic cavity.
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Endoscopic surgery for the antenatal treatment of myelomeningocele: the CECAM trial
Denise Araújo Lapa Pedreira,Nelci Zanon,Koshiro Nishikuni,Renato A. Moreira de Sá,G.L. Acacio,Ramen H. Chmait,Eftichia V. Kontopoulos,Rubén A. Quintero +7 more
TL;DR: This study suggests that the antenatal treatment of OSB using a fetoscopic approach and a unique surgical technique can result in a watertight seal, reversal of the hindbrain herniation, and better than expected motor function.