GTG 51 Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What gestation is chronicity best determined?
A
14 weeks of gestation - if doubt- refer to fetal medicine specialist without delay
2
Q
HOW OFTEN should fetal USS take place from16+0/40 in uncomplicated monochorionic pregnancies?
A
every 2 weeks until birth
3
Q
What is TAPS?
A
Twin Anaemia Polycythaemia Sequence
4
Q
When Should the Birth of Monochorionic Twin
Pregnancies Complicated by TTTS Take Place?
A
Birth of monochorionic twin pregnancies with treated
TTTS should be at 36 completed weeks of gestation, unless
there are complications noted.
5
Q
What percentage of twin pregnancies are monochorionic in the UK?
A
20%
6
Q
What percentage of monochorionic twin pregnancies are mono amniotic?
A
1%
7
Q
What percentage of monochorionic pregnancies are affected by TTTS?
A
15-20%
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