J Korean Pediatr Soc.  1980 May;23(5):396-399.

A cass of Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome

• Park JY
• Kim KH
• Kim CK

Abstract

A case of twin to twin transfusion syndrome, associated with monozygotic twin fwas presented At birthm twin A weighted 2900gm and was plethoric, Hemoglobin value of twin A was 20.4gm/100ml and hematocrit 61% Twin B weighted 2250gm and was markedly pale, cynotic and hemoglobin value at virth was 4.3gm/100ml and hematocrit 13% So venesection by use of femoral venipuncture was done at twin A and fresh whole blood was transfused to twin B, On 6th day, both infants wer discharged against doctor's order with improcved general condition and sucking.

MeSH Terms

Female
Fetofetal Transfusion*
Hematocrit
Humans
Infant
Phlebotomy
Pregnancy
Twins*
Twins, Monozygotic