The Journal of reproductive medicine · 1997
Selective feticide by embolization in twin-twin transfusion syndrome. A report of two cases.
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Donner C, Shahabi S, Thomas D, Noël J C, Kirkpatrick C, Rysselberghe M V, Hubinon C, Vermeylen D, Masters L, Rodesch F
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BACKGROUND: The early development of complications in twin-twin transfusion syndrome is a poor prognostic sign. For this reason, new techniques for intrauterine therapy are being developed: invasive options, such as selective feticide of one of the twins, have been reported.
CASES: Two cases of twin-twin transfusion syndrome in the late second trimester were treated by selective feticide using vascular embolization to the more severely damaged fetus. In one case the embolized fetus was a hydropic recipient with a normal cotwin; in the other, the donor fetus was affected by bilateral hydrocephalus. These fetuses underwent ultrasound-guided embolization using a bolus of histoacryl injected into the umbilical vein and fetal heart. Both patients went on to deliver healthy singletons in the third trimester.
CONCLUSION: In twin-twin transfusion syndrome of early onset, embolization may help one of the twins survive. This technique is neither time-consuming nor expensive and does not require a general anesthetic.
CASES: Two cases of twin-twin transfusion syndrome in the late second trimester were treated by selective feticide using vascular embolization to the more severely damaged fetus. In one case the embolized fetus was a hydropic recipient with a normal cotwin; in the other, the donor fetus was affected by bilateral hydrocephalus. These fetuses underwent ultrasound-guided embolization using a bolus of histoacryl injected into the umbilical vein and fetal heart. Both patients went on to deliver healthy singletons in the third trimester.
CONCLUSION: In twin-twin transfusion syndrome of early onset, embolization may help one of the twins survive. This technique is neither time-consuming nor expensive and does not require a general anesthetic.