P12.18: Spontaneous septostomy in twin‐to‐twin transfusion syndrome. A case report

Nazzaro, G.; Merenda, A.; Locci, Mariavittoria; Nazzaro, A.; Laviscio, P.; Pisaturo, M. L.; Stile, A.; D'Ambra, A.; Vallone, Mario; Placido, Giuseppe De

doi:10.1002/uog.1566

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“…In TTTS the septostomy causes equalization of liquor on both sides of the membrane resulting in difficulty in diagnosis (7) as in our case. In some rare instances, the equalization of liquor on both sides of the membrane has resulted in balance of blood flow in the vessels and continuation of the pregnancy (8) with favorable outcome similar to the principle of therapeutic amniotomy which was performed prior to the advent of laser fetoscopy. The other complications of SSDM include pseudomonoamniotic pregnancy, amniotic band syndrome and preterm labor.…”

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Spontaneous Septostomy in Twin Pregnancy: A Rare and Dangerous Complication

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Rajeswari²

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Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies are prone to many complications which are unique to this type of twinning. These complications include twin twin transfusion and selective fetal growth restriction. However a rare complication of twinning is spontaneous septostomy of the dividing membrane. This converts the diamniotic pregnancy into a monoamniotic pregnancy with the added complication of cord entanglement which increases mortality and morbidity. A case report of this condition has been described and a detailed literature review performed.

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