Understanding Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
By Dr. Kamala Doan, MD · · Hematology
Patients often ask us about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Here is what our Hematology clinicians want you to know.
About this topic
Topic: twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. A neonatal anemia that is characterized by an increased number of arteriovenous anastomoses deep in the placenta. These capillary connections occur in the cotyledon portion of the placenta. Unidirectional flow can occur in these arteriovenous anastomoses and result in shunting of blood towards one twin and away from the other when the arteriovenous anastomoses are unbalanced.
Related care
- beta-adrenergic antagonist therapy
- surgical excision
- peritoneal lavage
- nutritional supplementation
- nuclear medicine specialist evaluation
- granulocyte count
- clinical imaging procedure
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.