Selective Termination Procedures in Monochorionic Pregnancies.
- Author:
Mi Hye PARK
1
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea. ewhapmh@ewha.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Monochorionic twins;
Selective termination
- MeSH:
Female;
Fetofetal Transfusion;
Humans;
Pregnancy
- From:Korean Journal of Perinatology
2009;20(4):299-304
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Monochorionic pregnancies have placental anastomoses that to varying degree create a common circulation. This presents unique challenges for the performance of selective termination in cases of acardiac twin, twin to twin transfusion syndrome, or discordant twin abnormalities. Multiple methods of interrupting the affected twin's circulation have been attempted with variable success.
