Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: Is the future getting brighter?

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Volumn 47, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 158-168

  Walker, Susan P ^a,d   Cole, Stephen A ^b   Edwards, Andrew G ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

^b ROYAL WOMEN'S HOSPITAL   (Australia)

^c MONASH MEDICAL CENTRE   (Australia)

^d MERCY HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN   (Australia)

Author keywords

Amnioreduction; Monochorionic twins; Placental anastomoses; Selective laser photocoagulation; Twin twin transfusion syndrome

Indexed keywords

CEFAZOLIN; INDOMETACIN; NONSTEROID ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENT;

AMNIOCENTESIS; BRAIN HEMORRHAGE; CHORIOAMNIONITIS; CROWN RUMP LENGTH; DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS; DOPPLER ECHOGRAPHY; DUCTUS VENOSUS; EARLY DIAGNOSIS; FETAL THERAPY; FETOMATERNAL TRANSFUSION; FETUS DEATH; FETUS ECHOGRAPHY; HIGH RISK PREGNANCY; HUMAN; INTRAUTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION; LASER COAGULATION; LEUKOMALACIA; MEMBRANE RUPTURE; NUCHAL TRANSLUCENCY MEASUREMENT; OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS; OVERALL SURVIVAL; PATHOPHYSIOLOGY; PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS; PRENATAL SCREENING; PRIORITY JOURNAL; REVIEW; SOLUTIO PLACENTAE; SPONTANEOUS ABORTION; TWIN PREGNANCY; TWIN TWIN TRANSFUSION SYNDROME; UNSPECIFIED SIDE EFFECT; UTERINE CERVIX CERCLAGE; VEIN ANASTOMOSIS;

AMNIOCENTESIS; FEMALE; FETAL MEMBRANES, PREMATURE RUPTURE; FETOFETAL TRANSFUSION; HUMANS; LASER COAGULATION; OBSTETRIC LABOR, PREMATURE; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY OUTCOME;

EID: 34250323867     PISSN: 00048666     EISSN: 1479828X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1479-828X.2007.00712.x     Document Type: Review

References (66)

1. Duncan KR, Denbow ML, Fisk NM. The aetiology and management of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Prenat Diagn 1997; 17: 1227-1236.
2. Haverkamp F, Lex C, Hanisch C, Fahnenstich H, Zerres K. Neurodevelopmental risks in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: Preliminary findings. Eur J Paediatr Neurol 2001; 5: 21-27.
3. Danskin FH, Neilson JP. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: What are appropriate diagnostic criteria? Am J Obstet Gynecol 1989; 161: 365-369.
4. Quintero R, Morales W, Allen M, Bornick PW, Johnson PK, Kruger M. Staging of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. J Perinatol 1999; 19: 550-555.
5. Denbow ML, Cox P, Taylor M, Hammal D, Fisk NM. Placental angioarchitecture in monochorionic twin pregnancies: Relationship to fetal growth, fetofetal transfusion syndrome, and pregnancy outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000; 182: 417-426.
6. Campbell S. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome -Debates on the etiology, natural history and management. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2000; 16: 210-213.
7. Tan TYT, Taylor MJO, Wee LY, Vanderheyden T, Wimalasundera R, Fisk NM. Doppler for artery-artery anastomosis and stage-independent survival in twin-twin transfusion. Obstet Gynecol 2004; 103: 1174-1180.
8. Talbert DG, Bajoria R, Sepulveda W, Bower S, Fisk NM. Hydrostatic and osmotic pressure gradients produce manifestations of fetofetal transfusion syndrome in a computerised model of monochorial twin pregnancy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1996; 174: 598-608.
9. Bajoria R, Ward S, Sooranna SR. Influence of vasopressin in the pathogenesis of olgohydramnios-polyhydramnios in monochorionic twins. Eur J Obstet Gynecol 2004; 113: 49-55.
10. Van Peborgh P, Morineau G, Bussieres L, Escourrou P, Ville Y. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: Polyhydramnios-associated changes in maternal plasma volume and maternal plasma aldosterone concentrations. A preliminary study. Fetal Diagn Ther 1998; 13: 184-186.
11. Van den Wijngaard JPHM, Umur A, Krediet RT, Ross MG, van Gemert MJC. Modeling a hydropic recipient twin in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol 2005; 288: R799-R814.
12. Mahieu-Caputo D, Dommergures M, Delezoide AL et al. Twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Role of the fetal renin-angiotensin system. Am J Pathol 2000; 156: 629-636.
13. Mahieu-Caputo D, Meulemans A, Martinovic J et al. Paradoxic activation of the renin-angiotensin system in twin-twin transfusion syndrome: An explanation for cardiovascular disturbances in the recipient. Pediatr Res 2005; 58: 685-688.
14. Bajoria R, Sullivan M, Fisk NM. Endothelin concentrations in monochorionic twins with severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Hum Reprod 1999; 14: 1614-1618.
15. Bajoria R., Ward S, Chatterjee R. Natriuretic peptides in the pathogenesis of cardiac dysfunction in the recipient fetus of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002; 186: 121-127.
16. Raboisson MJ, Fouron JC, Lamoureux J et al. Early intertwin differences in myocardial performance during the twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Circulation 2004; 110: 3043-3048.
17. Barrea C, Alkazaleh F, Ryan G et al. Prenatal cardiovascular manifestations in the twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome recipients and the impact of therapeutic amnioreduction. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005; 192: 892-902.
18. Sebire NJ, D'Ercole C, Hughes K, Carvalho M, Nicolaides KH. Increased nuchal translucency thickness at 10-14 weeks of gestation as a predictor of severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1997; 10: 86-89.
19. Sebire NJ, Souka A, Skentou H, Geerts L, Nicolaides KH. Early prediction of severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Hum Reprod 2000; 15: 2008-2010.
20. Matias A, Ramalho C, Montenegro N. Search for hemodynamic compromise at 11-14 weeks in monochorionic twin pregnancy: Is abnormal flow in the ductus venosus predictive of twin-twin transfusion syndrome? J Matern Fetal Med 2005; 18: 79-86.
21. Sebire NJ, Souka A, Carvalho M, Nicolaides KH. Intertwin membrane folding as an early feature of developing twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 1998; 11: 324-327.
22. Sueters M, Middeldorp JM, Lopriore E, Oepkes D, Kanhai HHH, Vandenbussche FPHA. Timely diagnosis of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome in monochorionic twin pregnancies by biweekly sonography combined with patient instruction to report onset of symptoms. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2006; 28: 659-664.
23. Quintero RA, Chmait RH. The cocoon sign: A potential sonographic pitfall in the diagnosis of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2004; 23: 38-41.
24. Umur A, van Gemert MJC, Nikkels PGJ. Monoamniotic-versus diamniotic-monochorionic twin placentas: Anastomoses and twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003; 189: 1325-1329.
25. Gallot D, Saulnier JP, Savary D, Laurichesse-Delmas H, Lemery D. Ultrasonographic signs of twin-twin transfusion syndrome in a monoamniotic twin pregnancy. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2005; 25: 308-309.
26. Taylor MJO, Govender L, Jolly M, Wee L, Fisk NM. Validation of the Quintero staging system for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Obstet Gynecol 2002; 100: 1257-1265.
27. Robyr R, Boulvain M, Lewi L et al. Cervical length as a prognostic factor for preterm delivery in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome treated by fetoscopic laser coagulation of chorionic plate anastomoses. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2005; 25: 37-41.
28. Yamamoto M, Ville Y. Recent findings on laser treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2006; 18: 87-92.
29. De Lia JE, Carr MH. Pregnancy loss after successful laser surgery for previable twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2002; 187: 517-518.
30. Yamamoto M, El Murr L, Robyr R, Leleu F, Takahashi Y, Ville Y. Incidence and impact of peripoperative complications in 175 fetoscopy-guided laser coagulations of chorionic plate anastomoses in fetofetal transfusion syndrome before 26 weeks of gestation. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005; 193: 1110-1116.
31. Cavicchioni O, Yamamoto M, Robyr R, Takahashi Y, Ville Y. Intrauterine fetal demise following laser treatment in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2006; 113: 590-594.
32. Robyr R, Lewi L, Salomon LJ et al. Prevalence and management of late fetal complications following successful selective laser coagulation of chorionic plate anastomoses in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006; 194: 796-803.
33. Gratacos E, van Schoubroeck D, Carreras E et al. Transient hydropic signs in the donor fetus after fetoscopic laser coagulation in severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome: Incidence and clinical relevance. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2002; 19: 449-453.
34. Lewi L, Jani J, Cannie M et al. Intertwin anastomoses in monochorionic placentas after fetoscopic laser coagulation for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: Is there more than meets the eye? Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006; 194: 790-795.
35. Lopriore E, Middeldorp JM, Oepkes D, Klumper FJ, Walther FJ, Vandenbussche FPHA. Residual anastomoses after fetoscopic laser surgery in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: Frequency, associated risks and outcome. Placenta 2007; 28: 204-208.
36. Hecher K, Plath H, Bregenzer T, Hansmann M, Hackeloer BJ. Endoscopic laser surgery versus serial amniocentesis in the treatment of severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 1999; 180: 717-724.
37. Hecher K, Diehl W, Zikulnig L, Vetter M, Hackeloer BJ. Endoscopic laser coagulation of placental anastomoses in 200 pregnancies with severe mid-trimester twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2000; 92: 135-139.
38. Quintero RA, Dickinson JE, Morales WJ et al. Stage-based treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003; 188: 1333-1340.
39. Senat M, Deprest J, Boulvain M, Paupe A, Winer N, Ville Y. Endoscopic laser surgery versus serial amnioreduction for severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. N Engl J Med 2004; 351: 136-144.
40. Huber A, Diehl W, Bregenzer T, Hackeloer BJ, Hecher K. Stage-related outcome in twin-twin transfusion syndrome treated by fetoscopic laser coagulation. Obstet Gynecol 2006; 108: 333-337.
41. Gray PH, Cincotta R., Chan FY, Soong B. Perinatal outcomes with laser surgery for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Twin Res Hum Genet 2006; 9: 438-443.
42. Sutcliffe AG, Sebire NJ, Pigott AJ, Taylor B, Edwards PR, Nicolaides KH. Outcome for children born after in utero laser ablation therapy for severe twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2001; 108: 1246-1250.
43. Graef C, Ellenrieder B, Hecher K, Hackeloer BJ, Huber A, Bartmann P. Long term neurodevelopmental outcome of 167 children after intrauterine laser treatment for severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006; 194: 303-308.
44. Banek CS, Hecher K, Hackeloer BJ, Bartmann P. Long term neurodevelopmental outcome after intrauterine laser treatment for severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003; 188: 876-890.
45. Cheung YF, Taylor MJO, Fisk NM, Redington AN, Gardiner HM. Fetal origins of reduced arterial distensibility in the donor twin in twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Lancet 2000; 355: 1157-1158.
46. Gardiner HM, Taylor MJO, Karatza A et al. Twin-twin transfusion syndrome. The influence of intrauterine laser photocoagulation on arterial distensibility in childhood. Circulation 2003; 107: 1906-1911.
47. Beck M, Graf C, Ellenrieder B et al. Long term outcome of kidney function after twin-twin transfusion syndrome treated by intrauterine laser coagulation. Paediatr Nephrol 2005; 20: 1657-1659.
48. Sepulveda W, Surerus E, Vandecruys H, Nicolaides KH. Fetofetal transfusion syndrome in triplet pregnancies: Outcome after endoscopic laser surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005; 192: 161-164.
49. Saade GR, Belfort MA, Berry DL et al. Amniotic septostomy for the treatment of twin oligohydramnios-polyhydramnios sequence. Fetal Diagn Ther 1998; 13: 86-93.
50. Johnson JR, Rossi KQ, O'Shaughnessy RW. Amnioreduction versus septostomy in twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2001; 185: 1044-1047.
51. Hartung J, Chaoui R., Bollmann R. Amniotic fluid pressure in both cavities of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome: A vote against septostomy. Fetal Diagn Ther 2000; 15: 79-82.
52. Mari G, Roberts A, Detti L et al. Perinatal morbidity and mortality rates in severe twin-twin transfusion syndrome: Results of the International Amnioreduction Registry. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2001; 185: 708-715.
53. Dickinson JE, Evans SF. Obstetric and perinatal outcomes from the Australian and New Zealand twin-twin transfusion syndrome registry. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2000; 182: 706-712.
54. Leung WC, Jouannic JM, Hyett J, Rodeck C, Jauniaux E. Procedure related complications of rapid amniodrainage in the treatment of polyhydramnios. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2004; 23: 154-158.
55. Moise KJ, Dorman K, Lamvu G et al. A randomized trial of amnioreduction versus septostomy in the treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005; 193: 701-707.
56. Cincotta RB, Gray PH, Phythian G, Rogers YM, Chan FY. Long term outcome of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 2000; 83: F171-F176.
57. Lopriore E, Nagel HTC, Vandenbussche FPHA, Walther FJ. Long term neurodevelopmental outcome in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2003; 189: 1314-1319.
58. Lufti S, Allen VM, Fahey J, O'Connell CM, Vincer MJ. Twin-twin transfusion syndrome: A population based study. Obstet Gynecol 2004; 104: 1289-1297.
59. Dickinson JE, Duncombe GJ, Evans SF, French NP, Hagan R. The long term neurologic outcome of children from pregnancies complicated by twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2005; 112: 63-68.
60. Lopriore E, van Wezel-Meijler G, Middeldorp JM, Sueters M, Vandenbussche FP, Walther FJ. Incidence, origin and character of cerebral injury in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome treated with fetoscopic laser surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006; 194: 1215-1220.
61. Fox C, Kilby MD, Khan KS. Contemporary treatments for twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Obstet Gynecol 2005; 105: 1469-1477.
62. Fisk NM, Tan TYT, Taylor MJO. Re: Stage based treatment of twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2004; 190: 1809-1810.
63. Nakata M, Chmait RH, Quintero RA. Umbilical cord occlusion of the donor versus recipient fetus in twin-twin transfusion syndrome. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2004; 23: 446-450.
64. Robyr R., Yamamoto M, Ville Y. Selective feticide in complicated monochorionic twin pregnancies using ultrasound-guided biploar cord coagulation. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 2005; 112: 1344-1348.
65. Lewi L, Gratacos E, Ortibus E et al. Pregnancy and infant outcome of 80 consecutive cord coagulations in complicated monochorionic multiple pregnancies. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006; 194: 782-789.
66. Golombeck K, Ball RH, Lee H et al. Maternal morbidity after maternal-fetal surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2006; 194: 834-839.