Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome complicated by spontaneous mid-trimester uterine rupture
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B. Tutschek
Abstract
Twin-to-twin-transfusion syndrome (TTS) is a serious complication in about 15% of monochorionic twin pregnancies. In severe TTS, the anemic pump twin (donor) develops anhydramnios and the hypervolemic recipient tense polyhydramnios, which often first calls attention to the condition. The most common problems of TTS are fetal complications such as single or double intrauterine demise, spontaneous abortion, prematurity due to uterine distension leading to contractions, preterm rupture of membranes and ultimately neurological impairment. We report a pregnancy with TTS in which rapid development of polyhydramnios led to rupture of a scarred uterus at 19 weeks gestation. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of a potentially lethal maternal complication of TTS.
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