Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Quiz
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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022
What is twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is rare and results from disproportionate blood supply between two (or more) identical fetuses that share a single placenta. One twin, the donor twin gives away more blood than it receives and has a risk of malnourishment and organ failure. The recipient twin receives too much blood and risks overworking the heart and other cardiac complications.
Symptoms of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Currently pregnant
Rapid increase in abdominal circumference (waist size)
Feel my child is moving less. (Decreased fetal movements)
Questions your doctor may ask to check for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Are you currently pregnant?
Has your abdominal circumference (waist size) increased rapidly?
Do you feel your child is moving less? This is also known as "decreased fetal movements".
Treatment for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Ultrasound examination every two weeks, beginning at 16 weeks of pregnancy is required. Treatment of TTTS includes montoring and laser fetal surgery.
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References
Yoda H. Fetal and Neonatal Circulatory Disorders in Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (The Secondary Publication). J Nippon Med Sch. 2019;86(4):192-200. doi: 10.1272/jnms.JNMS.2019_86-301. PMID: 31484880.
https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jnms/86/4/86_JNMS.2019_86-301/_article
Reviewed By:
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan