by Hira Ahsan | Feb 21, 2019 | Twins/Multiples
Twins / Multiples | Twin Anaemia Polycythaemia Sequence (TAPS) Essential Information Twin Anaemia Polycythaemia Sequence (TAPS) can develop spontaneously in up to 5% of monochorionic twin pregnancies, it can also develop rarely after incomplete laser for TTTS. TAPS is...
by Hira Ahsan | Sep 16, 2018 | Twins/Multiples
Twins / Multiples | Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction (SIUGR) Although twins that share a placenta (monochorionic) are often referred to as “identical” twins, they may behave very differently while still inside the womb. Sometimes, there are imbalances in the...
by Hira Ahsan | Sep 16, 2018 | Twins/Multiples
Twins / Multiples | Twin-reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) Twin-reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence (or Acardiac twin) is a very rare complication, seen in twins that share a single placenta (monochorionic twins). In TRAP sequence, one twin (called the “pump...
by Hira Ahsan | Sep 16, 2018 | Twins/Multiples
Twins / Multiples | Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) In twins that share a placenta (monochorionic (identical) twins), the blood should flow equally to allow both twins to grow and thrive. If this balance is disrupted, one twin can receive too much blood and the...
