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Acardia anceps- A case report

Authors :
Mangala Shinde
Sarasjothi M
Shital Lad
Source :
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research. 8:408-410
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
IP Innovative Publication Pvt Ltd, 2021.

Abstract

Twin-Reversed Arterial Perfusion(TRAP) sequence or Acardia twin refers to a unique complication of mono-chorionic twin pregnancy in which a twin with an absent or rudimentary non functioning heart (acardiac twin) is perfused by its co-twin (pumping twin) through a large artery to artery placental shunt, often accompanied by a vein to vein shunt. Here we discussed about a clinical case of TRAP sequence came in established preterm labour and its management. Keywords: Aberrant twinning, Acardia twin, Monochorionicity, Pumping twin.

Details

ISSN :
23942754 and 23942746
Volume :
8
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........83d5abb6148547939516fec50eaf6f2d