Preferred Label : Twin to twin transfusion syndrome;
ICD-11 definition : Twin twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare condition seen in monochorionic pregnancies,
typically developing during the 15-26 week gestation period and usually due to unbalanced
intertwin placental anastomoses, where an unequal exchange of blood between twins
causes oligohydramnios in one sac and polyhydramnios in the other which can lead to
a high perinatal mortality rate and a high rate of disability in survivors if left
untreated;
ICD-11 synonym : Feto-fetal transfusion syndrome;
Origin ID : 850604370;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Twin twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a rare condition seen in monochorionic pregnancies,
typically developing during the 15-26 week gestation period and usually due to unbalanced
intertwin placental anastomoses, where an unequal exchange of blood between twins
causes oligohydramnios in one sac and polyhydramnios in the other which can lead to
a high perinatal mortality rate and a high rate of disability in survivors if left
untreated
