Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
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In a twin pregnancy in which the twins share the same placenta, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome can occur. It is a complication in which blood flow between the twins is distributed unevenly through the vessels they share in the placenta.
Which specialist treats it? The gynecologist in charge of the pregnancy performs the monitoring; the cardiologist and the pediatric cardiologist, along with the pediatrician, may take part in assessing the well-being of the babies.
How it is identified: it is usually detected through the follow-up studies of a twin pregnancy, which is why prenatal care takes on special importance.
When to seek care? In multiple pregnancies it is a good idea to keep close follow-up; with any concern, discussing it with the medical team allows for timely monitoring.
Data on 147 doctors who treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Which specialist treats twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome should be evaluated by a Gynecologist specializing in high-risk pregnancy; a Cardiologist can help if there is fetal cardiac involvement.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Eduardo Nieto Vázquez
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Andrea Isela Ambriz Reyes
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Eva Bonifacio
Frequently asked questions
What is twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?
In a twin pregnancy in which the twins share the same placenta, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome can occur. It is a complication in which blood flow between the twins is distributed unevenly through the vessels they share in the placenta.
Which doctor treats twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome?
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome should be evaluated by a Gynecologist specializing in high-risk pregnancy; a Cardiologist can help if there is fetal cardiac involvement.