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Twin-twin transfusion syndrome
1Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital.
Twin-twin transfusion syndrome is a complication of monochorionic twin pregnancies associated with extremely high perinatal morbidity and mortality. This article describes the ultrasound features associated with this condition and possible pathophysiological mechanisms. Management options are outlined, including recent development such as laser ablation of placental vascular communications.
Twin-twin transfusion syndrome is a complication of monochorionic twin pregnancies associated with extremely high perinatal morbidity and mortality. This article describes the ultrasound features associated with this condition and possible pathophysiological mechanisms. Management options are outlined, including recent development such as laser ablation of placental vascular communications.