Fetofetal Transfusion

Research from L.Y. Wee and co-researchers in the area of fetofetal transfusion described

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 7th, 2008

"Purpose of review The aim of this review is to update readers on the pathophysiology of twin-twin transfusion syndrome and monochorionic diamniotic twins with discordant growth restrictions. Recent findings Discordant nuchal translucency of at least 20% can be used to screen for early loss and twin-twin transfusion syndrome," scientists in London, the United Kingdom report.

"Recent Doppler-based longitudinal flow study through arterio-venous anastomoses shows that it is their size rather than their numbers and direction that determine transfusional complication in monochorionic twins. High plasma level of renin-angiotensin system effectors and increased placental renin...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-02-07)

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