Twin-twin transfusion syndrome: an update

Croat Med J. 2000 Sep;41(3):228-34.

Abstract

Twin-twin transfusion syndrome leads to high rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality due to its poorly understood etiology and difficult diagnosing and treatment. Current therapies are suboptimal and have not been tested through randomized controlled trials. Parent counseling at the time of diagnosis includes informing on poor chance of double survival, relatively high chance of long term neurologic handicap, almost certain prematurity, and the probability of cesarean delivery. Improvement in therapies awaits a better scientific understanding of the etiology of this condition.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Fetal Death
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / physiopathology
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / therapy
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Twins, Monozygotic
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal