Fetal blood loss from cut end of co-twin cord - CISMeF
Fetal blood loss from cut end of co-twin cordICD-11 Subcategory
ICD-11 code : KA80.5;
Preferred Label : Fetal blood loss from cut end of co-twin cord;
ICD-11 definition : Sometimes the blood content of monozygotic twins differs considerably, which can occur
when anastomoses exist. One twin loses blood through shunts, while the other gains
a large quantity of blood. Therefore, following the delivery of one twin, the other
may bleed through these anastomoses if the umbilical cord of the delivered twin is
not immediately clamped.;
ICD-11 inclusion : fetal haemorrhage, from cut end of co-twin's cord;
Sometimes the blood content of monozygotic twins differs considerably, which can occur
when anastomoses exist. One twin loses blood through shunts, while the other gains
a large quantity of blood. Therefore, following the delivery of one twin, the other
may bleed through these anastomoses if the umbilical cord of the delivered twin is
not immediately clamped.