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Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome known methods of treatment

Authors :
Monika Sosna
Adriana Misiło
Krzysztof Mordoń
Source :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport, Vol 14, Iss 1 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Kazimierz Wielki University, 2023.

Abstract

Pregnancy is a state of emergency for most women and is usually a great happiness. Twin pregnancy should bring double happiness. Unfortunately, it often means more problems, more research, more worries. TTTS is a twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome that carries many complications.It occurs in 5-25% of monochorionic twin pregnancies. The severity of the disease is determined using the Quintero scale. The methods of treatment include fetoscopic laser photocoagulation, expectant management, amnioreduction, termination of pregnancy, usually when the fetal lungs are mature. The prognosis depends on many factors, including the type of vascular anastomoses. There are two types of TTTS: acute and chronic.

Details

Language :
English, Spanish; Castilian, Polish, Russian, Ukrainian
ISSN :
23918306
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.6dc48602534b447f86dbf182f0e7b68e
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12775/JEHS.2023.14.01.019