Twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence
Singapore medical journal
; : e335-7, 2007.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-236601
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
Twin reverse arterial perfusion sequence occurs in approximately one percent of monochorionic twins. This condition is always fatal for the recipient twin and carries a high mortality rate for the pump twin. Various treatment options are described, but management is continually evolving with the publication of new data. We report an acardiac acephalic monochorionic twin who was diagnosed at 31 weeks gestation. Serial ultrasonographical examinations of the normal pump twin showed intrauterine growth restriction but with no evidence of heart failure. A healthy pump twin was delivered by caesarean section at 34 weeks.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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SDG3 - Target 3.4 Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
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SDG3 - Target 3.2 Reduce avoidable death in newborns and children under 5
Health problem:
Target 3.2: Reduce avoidable death in newborns and children under 5
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Congenital and Chromosomal Anomalies
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Other circulatory Diseases
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Neonatal Healthcare
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Noncommunicable Diseases
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Nutrition
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pregnancy, Multiple
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Twins, Monozygotic
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Abnormalities, Multiple
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Pregnancy Outcome
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Cesarean Section
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Follow-Up Studies
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Ultrasonography, Prenatal
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Gestational Age
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Pregnancy Reduction, Multifetal
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
