Twin transfusion syndrome: Successful in utero treatment with digoxin
- 1 June 1985
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
- Vol. 23 (3) , 197-201
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0020-7292(85)90104-3
Abstract
A pregnancy complicated by twin transfusion syndrome is presented. When signs of cardiac failure (edema, ascites and hydramnios) persisted in the recipient twin, maternal digoxin therapy was instituted at 27 weeks' gestation. The signs of failure resolved, and the twins were delivered electively by cesarean section at 34 weeks. At birth, the syndrome was confirmed by examination of the infants and placenta. Both infants survived. Digoxin therapy is recommended for fetal heart failure from circulatory overload in twin transfusion.Keywords
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