title: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS).
abstract: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a severe complication of monochorionic (MC) twin pregnancies, characterized by the development of unbalanced chronic blood transfer from one twin, defined as donor twin, to the other, defined as recipient, through placental anastomoses. If left untreated, TTTS is associated with very high perinatal mortality and morbidity rates, due to a combination of fetal and/or obstetric complications. The reported prevalence is 10-15% of all MC twins, or about 1 in 2000 pregnancies. This consensus document reviews available evidence and offers practical guidance to clinicians by providing recommendations on various aspects concerning diagnosis and management of TTTS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
authors.forename: Ahmet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Baschat
authors.forename: Ramen H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Chmait
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Deprest
authors.forename: Eduard
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gratacós
authors.forename: Kurt
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Hecher
authors.forename: Efficia
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kontopoulos
authors.forename: Ruben
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Quintero
authors.forename: Daniel W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Skupski
authors.forename: Dan V
authors.initials: DV
authors.lastname: Valsky
authors.forename: Yves
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ville
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005330:Fetofetal Transfusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005332:Fetoscopy; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D017075:Laser Coagulation; D010920:Placenta / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000098:blood supply; D011247:Pregnancy; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic; D054079:Vascular Malformations / Q000150:complications