Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol · Nov 2014
Multicenter Study Comparative StudyOutcome of fetoscopic laser ablation for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome in dichorionic-triamniotic triplets compared with monochorionic-diamniotic twins.
To compare outcome of dichorionic-triamniotic (DCTA) triplet gestations with that of a paired cohort of monochorionic-diamniotic (MCDA) twin gestations undergoing laser therapy for treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). ⋯ DCTA triplet gestations with TTTS have a similar rate of post-laser survival but deliver earlier than can be expected for twins treated with laser. These findings have potential implications for the risk of prematurity and long-term outcomes.