An embolic complication in a donor twin with severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome after fetoscopic intervention

J Perinatol. 2009 Mar;29(3):250-1. doi: 10.1038/jp.2008.182.

Abstract

Necrotic injury of an extremity in a donor twin is a rare complication of twin-twin transfusion syndrome after selective fetoscopic laser photocoagulation. We present the case of a 20-year-old gravida 2, para 1 with a twin gestation with severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome (Quintero Stage 3B) who had treatment with selective fetoscopic laser photocoagulation. Selective fetoscopic laser photocoagulation may be associated with extremity necrosis in a donor twin.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical
  • Arm Injuries / etiology*
  • Arm Injuries / surgery
  • Embolism / etiology*
  • Female
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / surgery*
  • Fetoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Laser Therapy / adverse effects*
  • Necrosis / etiology*
  • Pregnancy
  • Young Adult