title: Twin transfusion syndrome: successful in utero treatment with digoxin.
abstract: A pregnancy complicated by twin transfusion syndrome is presented. When signs of cardiac failure (edema, ascites and hydramnios) persisted in the recipient twin, maternal digoxin therapy was instituted at 27 weeks' gestation. The signs of failure resolved, and the twins were delivered electively by cesarean section at 34 weeks. At birth, the syndrome was confirmed by examination of the infants and placenta. Both infants survived. Digoxin therapy is recommended for fetal heart failure from circulatory overload in twin transfusion.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: De Lia
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Emery
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Sheafor
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Jennison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004077:Digoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D005330:Fetofetal Transfusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014427:Twins; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D004077:Digoxin