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View article: Fetal Growth Restriction in the Survivor Twin Following Spontaneous Demise in Monochorionic Pregnancy: A Case Report Highlighting Aplasia Cutis
Fetal Growth Restriction in the Survivor Twin Following Spontaneous Demise in Monochorionic Pregnancy: A Case Report Highlighting Aplasia Cutis Open
Aplasia cutis congenita is a rare congenital malformation that may also occur as a complication of single fetal demise in a monochorionic twin pregnancy. Reporting such cases may improve prenatal detection rates in similar cases worldwide.
View article: Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins with Sex Discordance: Case Series
Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins with Sex Discordance: Case Series Open
Background and Clinical Significance: Ultrasonographic diagnosis of twin pregnancies has become routine, with chorionicity playing a crucial role in assessing associated risks. Traditionally, monochorionic (MC) twins were believed to deriv…
View article: Risk of Cord Entanglement After Iatrogenic Monoamnionicity, With Selective and Solomon Laser Treatment for Twin‐To‐Twin Transfusion Syndrome in Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies
Risk of Cord Entanglement After Iatrogenic Monoamnionicity, With Selective and Solomon Laser Treatment for Twin‐To‐Twin Transfusion Syndrome in Monochorionic Twin Pregnancies Open
Introduction Fetoscopic laser surgery (FLS) is the gold standard treatment for monochorionic (MC) twin pregnancies complicated by twin‐twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS). The aim of our study was to evaluate the rate and risk factors for cor…
View article: Intrauterine transfusion under fetal analgesia: the evaluation of perinatal outcomes
Intrauterine transfusion under fetal analgesia: the evaluation of perinatal outcomes Open
Introduction Intrauterine transfusion is the treatment for fetal anemia resulting from maternal alloimmunization, infections (parvovirus B19 and cytomegalovirus), single demise of a monochorionic twin, chorioangioma, and other rare conditi…
View article: Amnioreduction for Polyhydramnios in a Consecutive Series at a Single Center: Indications, Risks and Perinatal Outcomes
Amnioreduction for Polyhydramnios in a Consecutive Series at a Single Center: Indications, Risks and Perinatal Outcomes Open
Pregnancies complicated by severe polyhydramnios are associated with a high rate of underlying fetal anomaly. Amnioreduction may be offered to alleviate maternal symptoms. This is a retrospective study of amnioreductions performed on singl…
View article: Long-Term Postnatal Follow-Up in Monochorionic TTTS Twin Pregnancies Treated with Fetoscopic Laser Surgery and Complicated by Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Anomalies
Long-Term Postnatal Follow-Up in Monochorionic TTTS Twin Pregnancies Treated with Fetoscopic Laser Surgery and Complicated by Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Anomalies Open
Right ventricular outflow tract anomalies (RVOTAs), such as pulmonary stenosis (PS), pulmonary atresia (PA), and pulmonary insufficiency (PI), are typical cardiac anomalies in monochorionic twins, and they are complicated by twin-to-twin t…
View article: A closer look at discordant placental echogenicity: two cases under the microscope
A closer look at discordant placental echogenicity: two cases under the microscope Open
Discordant placental echogenicity is observed in MC pregnancies complicated with twin anemia‐polycythemia sequence, but could also belong to complicated singleton gestation.
View article: Perinatal and Long Term Outcome of Monochorionic Twins Complicated by Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Perinatal and Long Term Outcome of Monochorionic Twins Complicated by Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Open
Twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is the most harmful complication of monochorionic twin pregnancies. Fetoscopic laser coagulation of placental vascular anastomoses represents the causative and first-line treatment for the disease. Sub…
View article: VP25.24: Fetal ultrasound, MR imaging and MR autopsy in Cri du chat syndrome: two case reports and review of the literature
VP25.24: Fetal ultrasound, MR imaging and MR autopsy in Cri du chat syndrome: two case reports and review of the literature Open
Although rare, Cri du chat (CdCS or 5p-) syndrome (OMIM #123450) is one of the most common contiguous gene deletion disorders. It is caused by chromosome 5p deletions (5p-), encompassing the critical regions 5p15.3-p15.2, and it is charact…
View article: VP22.09: Prenatal brain injury evidence in donors of spontaneous twin anemia polycitemia sequence after successful treatment
VP22.09: Prenatal brain injury evidence in donors of spontaneous twin anemia polycitemia sequence after successful treatment Open
Twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS) is a complication of monochorionic pregnancy (MC), defined by signs of anemia in the donor twin (DT) and of polycythemia in the recipient (RT), documented by severe discordance of peak systolic velo…
View article: VP22.12: Outcome of fetoscopic laser surgery for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome in dichorionic triamniotic triplets compared with monochorionic diamniotic twins
VP22.12: Outcome of fetoscopic laser surgery for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome in dichorionic triamniotic triplets compared with monochorionic diamniotic twins Open
Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) affects up to 15% of monochorionic (MC) twin pregnancies. The gold standard for treatment of TTTS is fetoscopic laser surgery (FLS) in order to coagulate the placental anastomoses. While there is wides…
View article: VP18.02: Prenatal right ventricular outflow tract anomalies in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies without TTTS: prenatal course and outcomes
VP18.02: Prenatal right ventricular outflow tract anomalies in monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies without TTTS: prenatal course and outcomes Open
Right ventricular outflow tract anomalies (RVOTA) such as pulmonary stenosis (PS), atresia (PAt) and insufficiency (PI) are abnormalities typically affecting the recipient twins of monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies (MCDA) with TTTS…
View article: VP12.01: Unexpected congenital cytomegalovirus infection as a cause of severe fetal anemia: description of three cases
VP12.01: Unexpected congenital cytomegalovirus infection as a cause of severe fetal anemia: description of three cases Open
We report 3 cases of severe congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection identified during diagnostic work-up for suspected fetal anemia. Blood screening test for CMV revealed maternal immunity in all cases. Case 1: Primigravida referred at…
View article: VP13.03: Congenital isolated club foot: correlation between postnatal grade of severity and prenatal assessment
VP13.03: Congenital isolated club foot: correlation between postnatal grade of severity and prenatal assessment Open
Since prenatal diagnosis of isolated club foot has a false-positive rate of 15%, fetal parameters that might correlate with postnatal confirmation and grade of severity were investigated. Retrospective analysis (2013–2019) of cases analyse…
View article: Congenital isolated clubfoot: Correlation between prenatal assessment and postnatal degree of severity
Congenital isolated clubfoot: Correlation between prenatal assessment and postnatal degree of severity Open
Objective Since prenatal diagnosis of isolated clubfoot has a false positive rate (FP) of 10%‐40%, fetal parameters that might correlate with post‐natal confirmation and grade of severity were investigated. Method Retrospective analysis (2…
View article: Post-Laser Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcome in an International Cohort of 164 Cases
Post-Laser Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence: Diagnosis, Management, and Outcome in an International Cohort of 164 Cases Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the management and outcome in the post-laser twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS). Data of the international TAPS Registry, collected between 2014 and 2019, were used for this study. The primary…
View article: Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy complicated by discordant premature closure of ductus arteriosus
Monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancy complicated by discordant premature closure of ductus arteriosus Open
Prenatal DA closure due to early maternal intake of high‐dose paracetamol and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. MC twin pregnancy uncomplicated by TTTS with discordant prenatal DA closure.
View article: Longitudinal Doppler references for monochorionic twins and comparison with singletons
Longitudinal Doppler references for monochorionic twins and comparison with singletons Open
This study sets out MC twin-specific longitudinal references for UA-PI, MCA-PI, MCA-PSV and DV-PI derived from the largest series of uncomplicated MC twin pregnancies presently available. The comparison with singleton reference values unde…
View article: P01.10: Incidence of Noonan syndrome in fetuses with persistent increased nuchal translucency, normal karyotype and normal Array‐CGH: a prospective study
P01.10: Incidence of Noonan syndrome in fetuses with persistent increased nuchal translucency, normal karyotype and normal Array‐CGH: a prospective study Open
Noonan syndrome (NS) is the most commonly reported single gene disorder associated with nuchal translucency (NT) above the 99th centile in the first trimester. In our Unit from 2002 to 2017 just 3 cases were identified, all after birth. Th…
View article: OP02.02: Accuracy of prenatal imaging in the diagnosis of vascular anomalies
OP02.02: Accuracy of prenatal imaging in the diagnosis of vascular anomalies Open
Correct prenatal identification of congenital vascular anomalies (CVA) is challenging given the need for differential diagnosis. Objective of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in reporting proper diagnosis acco…
View article: P12.01: Latrogenic monoamnionicity after laser treatment for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome: risk factors, prognosis and outcome
P12.01: Latrogenic monoamnionicity after laser treatment for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome: risk factors, prognosis and outcome Open
Fetoscopic laser surgery (FLS) for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in monochorionic (MC) pregnancy is associated with a 20% risk of chorioamniotic detachment, a higher risk of preterm premature rupture of membrane (pPROM) and iatroge…
View article: EP08.21: Thick corpus callosum: a rare finding and a challenge for counselling
EP08.21: Thick corpus callosum: a rare finding and a challenge for counselling Open
Prenatal description of thick corpus callosum (CC) is rare in absence of associated anomalies of the central nervous system (CNS). For this reason, counseling about prognosis is challenging and based on the few reported cases. The aim of o…
View article: OP02.01: Prenatal description of Binder‐like phenotype with different outcomes
OP02.01: Prenatal description of Binder‐like phenotype with different outcomes Open
Binder phenotype (BP) is a term for heterogenous conditions, characterised by midface hypoplasia and absence of the spina nasalis, leading to a flat profile. Prenatal identification is rare, and counseling is challenging. The aim is to des…
View article: Incidence of Cerebral Injury in Monochorionic Twin Survivors after Spontaneous Single Demise: Long-Term Outcome of a Large Cohort
Incidence of Cerebral Injury in Monochorionic Twin Survivors after Spontaneous Single Demise: Long-Term Outcome of a Large Cohort Open
Objectives: To evaluate incidence of cerebral injury and outcome in a large series of monochorionic (MC) twin survivors after spontaneous single fetal demise. Methods: Retrospective analysis of all MC pregnancies with single fetal demise d…
View article: Twin–twin transfusion syndrome in dichorionic twin pregnancy: rare but not impossible
Twin–twin transfusion syndrome in dichorionic twin pregnancy: rare but not impossible Open
Twin–twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is typically a complication of monochorionic (MC) twin pregnancy, related to the presence of vascular anastomoses on the surface of the shared placenta1. First-trimester determination of chorionicity i…