[Acute fetofetal transfusion in dichorionic twins: a clinical case report]

Pediatr Med Chir. 1993 May-Jun;15(3):305-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Fetofetal transfusion is due to the twin to twin blood shunt caused by vascular anastomoses. It has been suggested that two types of FFT exist: a chronic form existing during pregnancy, and an acute form occurring only during parturition. Cross-circulation may be demonstrated in monochorionic as well as dichorionic placentas. However, such communications were found in 85-100% of monochorionic placentas, compared with one of 68 dichorionic fused placentas. Authors describe one case of acute feto-fetal transfusion in dichorionic twins.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Female
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / blood
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Skin Pigmentation
  • Twins, Dizygotic*