Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome complicated by spontaneous mid-trimester uterine rupture.
Twin-to-twin-transfusion syndrome (TTS) is a serious complication in about 15% of monochorionic twin pregnancies. In severe TTS, the anemic pump twin (donor) develops anhydramnios and the hypervolemic recipient tense polyhydramnios, which often first calls attention to the condition. The most common problems of TTS are fetal complications such as single or double intrauterine demise, spontaneous abortion, prematurity due to uterine distension leading to contractions, preterm rupture of membranes and ultimately neurological impairment. We report a pregnancy with TTS in which rapid development of polyhydramnios led to rupture of a scarred uterus at 19 weeks' gestation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a potentially lethal maternal complication of TTS.
Tutschek
Boris
B
Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital, Düsseldorf, Germany. tutschek@uni-duesseldorf.de
Hecher
Kurt
K
Somville
Thierry
T
Bender
Hans Georg
HG
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005313:Fetal Death; D005330:Fetofetal Transfusion / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011247:Pregnancy; D012008:Recurrence; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal; D014597:Uterine Rupture / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery