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Contemporary Management of Complicated Monochorionic Twins
Article first published online: 26 APR 2012
DOI: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01355.x
© 2012 AWHONN, the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Issue
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing
Volume 41, Issue 3, pages 434–446, May/June 2012
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How to Cite
Moise, K. Y., Kugler, L. and Jones, T. (2012), Contemporary Management of Complicated Monochorionic Twins. Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing, 41: 434–446. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6909.2012.01355.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 17 MAY 2012
- Article first published online: 26 APR 2012
- Manuscript Accepted: JAN 2012
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Keywords:
- twin–twin transfusion syndrome;
- TTTS;
- monochorionic twins;
- twin-reversed arterial perfusion sequence;
- TRAP;
- acardiac twinning;
- selective IUGR;
- laser photocoagulation;
- bipolar cord coagulation;
- BCC;
- radiofrequency ablation;
- RFA
ABSTRACT
Monochorionic twins are at increased risk for unique complications including twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), selective intrauterine growth restriction (sIUGR), and twin-reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence. Twin–twin transfusion syndrome is treated with laser photocoagulation whereas selective reduction is an option in previable sIUGR or TRAP sequence. The nurse is integral in the management, education, care and support of women with complicated pregnancies.