Twin-twin transfusion syndrome: revisited

Authors

  • Rinki Tiwari Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Shikha Yadav Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Ratna Thakur Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Sri Aurobindo Medical College and PG Institute, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Twin to twin transfusion syndrome, Amnioreduction

Abstract

Twin to twin transfusion syndrome is a very rare disorder complicating monozygotic monochorionic pregnancy. Here we are reporting a case of Twin to twin transfusion syndrome in 20 year old primigravida woman. Amnioreduction was planned as a treatment option. However patient underwent premature labor and deliver male twins both of which died later on.

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Published

2017-01-02

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Tiwari, R., Yadav, S., & Thakur, R. (2017). Twin-twin transfusion syndrome: revisited. International Journal of Reproduction, Contraception, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 3(2), 491–492. Retrieved from https://www.ijrcog.org/index.php/ijrcog/article/view/977

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