Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4158854 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) occurs in 9% of monochorionic twin pregnancies. An imbalanced blood flow across placental vascular communications produces a hypovolemic condition in the donor fetus and hypervolemia in the recipient fetus, leading to a variety of postnatal complications. We report 3 cases of intestinal injury in TTTS after fetoscopic laser ablation of the communicating vessels: 2 cases of intestinal atresia, and 1 case of necrotizing enterocolitis of 1 twin. Intestinal ischemic diseases have been reported after prenatal laser treatment in TTTS; with this report, we add 3 more cases.
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Authors
Laura Saura, Ma Elena Muñoz, Monsterrat Castañón, Elisenda Eixarch, Manuela Corradini, Cristina Aguilar, Josep Ma Ribó,