Iatrogenic creation of a monoamniotic twin gestation in severe twin‐twin transfusion syndrome

A case of severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome treated by serial amniocenteses that resulted in an unusual complication is presented. Lacerations of the dividing amniotic membrane led to a functionally monoamniotic sac with resultant cord entanglement.

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Published in:Journal of ultrasound in medicine 1997-12, Vol.16 (12), p.853-855
Main Authors: Cook, T L, O'Shaughnessy, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amniocentesis - adverse effects
Amnion - diagnostic imaging
Amnion - pathology
Biological and medical sciences
Biological membranes
Cesarean Section
Diseases of mother, fetus and pregnancy
Female
Fetal monitoring
Fetofetal Transfusion - diagnostic imaging
Fetofetal Transfusion - therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Infant, Newborn
Male
Medical imaging
Medical sciences
Obstetrics
Polyhydramnios
Pregnancy
Pregnancy. Fetus. Placenta
Twins, Monozygotic
Ultrasonography, Prenatal
Umbilical Cord - diagnostic imaging
Umbilical Cord - pathology
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Summary:A case of severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome treated by serial amniocenteses that resulted in an unusual complication is presented. Lacerations of the dividing amniotic membrane led to a functionally monoamniotic sac with resultant cord entanglement.
ISSN:0278-4297
1550-9613
DOI:10.7863/jum.1997.16.12.853