Twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence.
Twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence occurs in approximately one percent of monochorionic twins. This condition is always fatal for the recipient twin and carries a high mortality rate for the pump twin. Various treatment options are described, but management is continually evolving with the publication of new data. We report an acardiac acephalic monochorionic twin who was diagnosed at 31 weeks gestation. Serial ultrasonographical examinations of the normal pump twin showed intrauterine growth restriction but with no evidence of heart failure. A healthy pump twin was delivered by caesarean section at 34 weeks.
Nik Lah
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Department of Obstetric & Gynaecology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian 16150, Malaysia. nikzuky@kb.usm.my
Che Yaakob
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Othman
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Nik Mahmood
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005330:Fetofetal Transfusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005865:Gestational Age; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D018607:Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal / Q000379:methods*; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal