title: Twin transfusion syndrome.
abstract: Twin transfusion syndrome (TTS) is a rare, yet frequently fatal, complication of twin gestations. Recently published data demonstrate a reduction in the perinatal mortality rate associated with TTS from nearly 100% to 20-40%. This article explains the pathophysiology of TTS, newly described treatments, complications, and specific aspects of nursing care for patients with this complication of multiple gestation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Perinatal Medicine, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Women's Hospital, California 90801-1428.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gardner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000649:Amniocentesis; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004077:Digoxin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D005330:Fetofetal Transfusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016389:Maternal-Child Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D009736:Nursing Process; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D004077:Digoxin