Li Zhe,Zhang Xiaohang,Li Rui,Hua Xing,Zhong Hua,Xue Yafang,Guo Yanli,Chen Zhaohui,Tang Chunlin.Prenatal ultrasonographic features of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: a retrospective analysis of 30 cases[J].J Amry Med Univ (J Third Mil Med Univ),2012,34(02):122-125.
Li Zhe,Zhang Xiaohang,Li Rui,Hua Xing,Zhong Hua,Xue Yafang,Guo Yanli,Chen Zhaohui,Tang Chunlin.Prenatal ultrasonographic features of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: a retrospective analysis of 30 cases[J].J Amry Med Univ (J Third Mil Med Univ),2012,34(02):122-125.DOI:
Prenatal ultrasonographic features of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: a retrospective analysis of 30 cases
Objective To identify the clinical value of prenatal ultrasonography to predict and diagnose twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Methods The ultrasonographic data of 30 pregnant women of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome including 60 fetuses who were diagnosed and followed up in our hospital from Aug. 2006 to Mar. 2011 were retrospectively analyzed. Results Among the 30 women with 60 fetuses
the S/D value of 17 pregnant women’s fetuses was increased
particularly in the recipient fetus. The 14 cases of recipient fetuses had enlarged heart
but the heart of one donor fetus showed same symptom. There were 8 donors attached to chorionic membrane. Among the 20 cases underwent fetoscopic treatment
15 cases had significantly changes. The fetus having fan-shaped and edge umbilical cord inlet had lower survival rate. Conclusion Prenatal ultrasonic examination is helpful to the immediate diagnosis and treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
and has a positive effect to improve fetuses’ survival.