Twins Flashcards
1
Q
What type of twins does Twin-twin transfusion syndrome occur in?
What pathophysiology is likely to happen to one twin, and the opposite in the other?
A
- MCDA/ MCMA twins
- volume deplete, anaemia
- IUGR
- oligohydramnios
- volume overload
- polycythaemia
- polyhydraminos
2
Q
What is the mortality rate in TTTS?
How can it be treated?
A
- 80%
- laser ablation of anastomoses in specialist centres
