Fetal transfusion syndrome
Alternative names:
twin-to-twin transfusion
Treatment:
The goal of treatment is to treat each child's problem.
The donor twin may be anemic enough to need a blood transfusion.
The recipient twin may need to have the volume of fluid reduced (this may involve a reduction transfusion). Medications such as digoxin - oral (digitalis) may be needed to treat heart failure in this child. A digoxin level will need to be tested at regular intervals if this medication is needed to treat heart failure in the recipient twin.
Expectations (prognosis):
If the twin-to-twin transfusion is mild, full recovery is expected for both babies.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
(This condition is usually diagnosed at or before the time of birth.)
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