Multifetal Gestation and Malpresentation Flashcards

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How does the nature of the membranes for monozygotic twins change if time of cleavage is between 0-3, 4-8, 9-12, or >13 days?

A
  • 0-3 days = dichorionic, diamniotic
  • 4-8 days = monochorionic, diamniotic
  • 9-12 days = monochorionic, monoamniotic
  • >13 days = conjoined twins
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What is the most common presentation of membranes for monozygotic twins?

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Monochorionic, diamniotic due to cleaveage at days 4-8

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Which presentation of monozygotic twins is the most dangerous since there are not separating amnions?

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Monochorionic monoamniotic

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2/3’s of spontaneous twins are (mono- or dizygotic)?

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Dizygotic

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Having dizygotic twins is 2x more common when?

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After 35 y/o

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What is the most important step after diagnosing a twin pregnanc?

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Determination of zygosity!

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How can a dizygotic twins be determined on U/S?

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  • Different fetal gender
  • Visualization of thick amnion-chorion septum
  • “Peak” or “inverted V” sign at base of septum
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What is characteristic of the dividing membrane seen on U/S for monozygotic twins?

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Fairly thin

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90% of interplacental vascular anastomoses occur in what type of twins and what is the most common type of anastomosed vessels?

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  • 90% occur in monochorionic twins
  • Most common type is arterial-arterial
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In twin-twin transfusion syndrome both twins are at risk of demise from what?

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Heart failure

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What are treatment options for twin-twin transfusion syndrome?

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  • Serial amniocentesis w/ amniotic fluid reduction has been historically done
  • Laser photocoagulation of the anastomosis vessles on the placenta is performed nowadays
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What occurs in Acardiac Twin?

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  • Arterial to arterial anastomoses between twins
  • Recipient twin, being perfused in reverse direction w/ poor oxygenated blood fails to develop normally
  • Fully formed LE’s w/ NO anatomic structures cephalad of abdomen
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What is the most frequent umbilical cord abnormalities seen in monozygotic twins?

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Velamentous umbilical cord insertions

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If retained dead fetus syndrome occurs >20 weeks gestation what complication can develop in the mother; how should she be managed?

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  • Can devlop DIC
  • Check platelets and fibrinogn levels weekly
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What is fetus papyraceus?

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When retained dead fetus syndrome occurs >12 weeks and the fetus shrinks, dehydrates, and flattens

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With multifetal gestations how often should serial U/S’s for intrauterine growth be performed and starting when?

A

q 4-6 weeks begin at 24 weeks

17
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When should mother with monoamniotic twins be hospitalized and they should be delivered at how many weeks; WHY?

A
  • Hospitalize at 26 weeks and deliver at 32 weeks
  • Secondary to ↑ risk of lethal cord entaglement
18
Q

If no complications during pregnancy, it is recommended to deliver twins at how many weeks?

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Q

During vertex-vertex presentation the second twin is at increased risk for what complications; should be prepared for what complication in mother?

A
  • 2nd twin = ↑ risk of cord prolapse, placental abruption, and malpresentation
  • Be prepared for postpartum hemorrhage 2’ to uterine atony
20
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If first twin is vertex but other twin is transverse or breech how should they be delivered?

A

CAN be vaginally, but will often be by C-section

21
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What is the most common factor associated with a breech presentation?

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Prematurity; before 28 wks around 25% will be breach

22
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What is the most common breech presentation?

A
  • Frank
  • Thighs are flexed
  • LE’s are extended at knee
23
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Who is a candidate for external cephalic version (ECV) to get baby into vertex position?

A

36 weeks gestation NOT in labor

24
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Before performing external cephalic version (ECV) patient should be NPO for how long?

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Which breech position must baby be in to consider vaginal delivery and must be at what gestational age?
- **Must** be in **frank** or **complete** breech presentation - **Gestational age \>37 weeks** - Fetal head **MUST** be **flexed**
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What is the standard of care in most practices in terms of how to deliver a breech presenation?
**All** by **C-section**
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If doing a vaginal breech delivery how far should the baby be out before applying any traction?
Allow fetus to **deliver** to the **scapulae**
28
Which special type of forceps are used in assisted breech deliveries?
**PIPER forceps**
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With a face presentation the fetal chin is the point of designation which of these babies CAN and which CANNOT be delivered vaginally?
- **M**entum **a**nterior **CAN** deliver vaginally (**MAV**) - **M**entum **p**osterior **CANNOT**; must do **C-section**
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What is a compound presentation?
When **fetal extremity** (usually the **hand**) is found prolapsed alongside the **presenting fetal part** (**head**)