Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)

Ahmet Baschat; Ramen H. Chmait; Jan Deprest; Eduard Gratacós; Kurt Hecher; Efficia Kontopoulos; Ruben Quintero; Daniel W. Skupski; Dan V. Valsky; Yves Ville

doi:10.1515/JPM.2010.147

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)

Ahmet Baschat, Ramen H. Chmait, Jan Deprest, Eduard Gratacós, Kurt Hecher, Efficia Kontopoulos, Ruben Quintero, Daniel W. Skupski, Dan V. Valsky, Yves Ville

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Abstract

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a severe complication of monochorionic (MC) twin pregnancies, characterized by the development of unbalanced chronic blood transfer from one twin, defined as donor twin, to the other, defined as recipient, through placental anastomoses. If left untreated, TTTS is associated with very high perinatal mortality and morbidity rates, due to a combination of fetal and/or obstetric complications. The reported prevalence is 10-15% of all MC twins, or about 1 in 2000 pregnancies. This consensus document reviews available evidence and offers practical guidance to clinicians by providing recommendations on various aspects concerning diagnosis and management of TTTS.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	107-112
Number of pages	6
Journal	Journal of Perinatal Medicine
Volume	39
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1515/JPM.2010.147
State	Published - Mar 1 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Fetoscopy
MC twins
TTTS
laser treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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