A cass of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
- Author:
Ja Young PARK
1
;
Kyung Hee KIM
;
Chul Kyu KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Colege of Medicine Ewka womans University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Female;
Fetofetal Transfusion*;
Hematocrit;
Humans;
Infant;
Phlebotomy;
Pregnancy;
Twins*;
Twins, Monozygotic
- From:Journal of the Korean Pediatric Society
1980;23(5):396-399
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of twin to twin transfusion syndrome, associated with monozygotic twin fwas presented At birthm twin A weighted 2900gm and was plethoric, Hemoglobin value of twin A was 20.4gm/100ml and hematocrit 61% Twin B weighted 2250gm and was markedly pale, cynotic and hemoglobin value at virth was 4.3gm/100ml and hematocrit 13% So venesection by use of femoral venipuncture was done at twin A and fresh whole blood was transfused to twin B, On 6th day, both infants wer discharged against doctor's order with improcved general condition and sucking.
