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[edit] Commment
I think my sister and I are a result of twin to twin transfusion. We are almost 29 years old.
[edit] Historical examples
The painting and description of one twin being "red" brings up the question of Jacob and Esau in Genesis 25. Esau is described as being red and hairy, and grows into a robust man whereas Jacob is quieter and remains in his tents. Lmonteros (talk) 21:35, 30 December 2007 (UTC)
Perhaps the opening sentence could actually mention what the syndrome is... rather than hint at it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.150.42.102 (talk) 09:25, 9 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] "TTTS is believed to affect roughly 1 in 1000 pregnancies."
What does it mean? TTTS happens once in 1000 twin pregnancies? Or once in 1000 pregnancies of all types? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.31.201.118 (talk) 17:38, 24 June 2008 (UTC)
[edit] The drawing
Doesn't this drawing show two placentas? Tempshill (talk) 05:59, 5 June 2009 (UTC)
Good point. I had always "imagined" the placenta as being connected, but I'll go ahead and revise the graphic so it shows that. I'll try to get to it soon. Thanks. Kevin Dufendach (talk) 18:30, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
Resolved: Updated on 8 August 2009. Kevin Dufendach (talk) 21:45, 8 August 2009 (UTC)
- Resolved?? Still shows two placentas with a clear lambda sign indication DI-DI twins. Horus (talk) 02:32, 17 September 2010 (UTC)
[edit] failed fetoscopy?
I'm just curious how many times this is known to happen. when i was pregnant with my twins, they had TTTS and we did the lazer surgery. the doctor later told me the surgery hadn't worked and he was eager to do it again, as he'd never had this happen. i told him i didn't want to be his Guenna pig and we did the expectant management. the twins were born alive and mostly healthy(the big twin had an unrelated heart problem). but how often does the surgery actually fail? Stregamama (talk) 15:45, 19 March 2010 (UTC)
[edit] Understanding Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Video Series (10 Part Video)
[edit] Source: The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
GO TO:[1]
http://www.chop.edu/video/twin-twin-transfusion/home.html?item=0
1. What is Twin-twin Transfusion Syndrome?
2. 'Like a Fingerprint'
3. Diagnosis and Decisions
4. Treatment Option: Amnioreduction
5. Treatment Option: Microseptostomy
6. Treatment Option: Fetoscopic Laser Surgery
7. Difficult Choices
8. The Importance of Monitoring
9. Support When a Family Needs it Most
10. A Future of Hope —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.236.2.86 (talk) 22:43, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
