Trisomy 18

Alternative names:

Edwards syndrome

Treatment:

Treatment is supportive, but life-sustaining measures are not recommended.

Expectations (prognosis):

The abnormalities of trisomy 18 are generally not compatible with more than a few months of life. Fifty per-cent of the affected infants do not survive beyond 2 months.

Complications:

Complications depend on the specific abnormalities that affect the infant.

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if you have had a child with Trisomy 18 and you plan to have another child.