title: Twin-twin transfusion syndrome.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Academic Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Birmingham Women's Hospital.
authors.forename: K J
authors.initials: KJ
authors.lastname: Brackley
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Kilby
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D005330:Fetofetal Transfusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal