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Greimel, P; Klaritsch, P; Simonis, H; Csapó, B; Pohl, M; Schneditz, D.
Amniodrainage-Induced Circulatory Dysfunction in Women Treated for Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
J Clin Med. 2020; 9(7): Doi: 10.3390/jcm9072085 [OPEN ACCESS]
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Leading authors Med Uni Graz: Greimel Patrick; Klaritsch Philipp
Co-authors Med Uni Graz: Csapo Bence Daniel; Pohl Maximilian; Schneditz Daniel; Simonis Holger
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Abstract:: Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) in monochorionic-diamniotic twin pregnancies usually requires fetoscopic laser ablation (FLA) followed by amniodrainage (AD). Perioperative maternal hemodynamic changes and hemodilution have been observed. Little is known about the underlying pathophysiology. We aimed to evaluate the impact of high volume amniodrainage on intrauterine pressure, placental thickness and maternal blood characteristics. A total of 18 cases of TTTS were included in this prospective pilot study. All patients were treated with FLA and subsequent AD. Intrauterine pressure and placental thickness were assessed before, during and after amniodrainage. Maternal hemoglobin, hematocrit and serum albumin were measured at admission and 24 h after the intervention. Amniodrainage led to a decrease in mean intrauterine pressure (from 30.1 ± 8.1 mmHg to 17.6 ± 3.6 mmHg (p < 0.001)) and an increase in mean placental thickness (from 16.8 ± 6.4 mm to 31.83 ± 8.64 mm (p < 0.001)). There was a positive correlation between changes in placental thickness and the amount of amniodrainage during intervention (Pearson's Rho 0.73; p = 0.001). Hematocrit decreased from 33.4 ± 3.8 (%) to 28.4 ± 3.5 (%), i.e., an increase in relative blood volume by 18 ± 10.2% (p < 0.001). Albumin decreased from 37.9 ± 0.9 g/L to 30.7 ± 2.2 g/L, i.e., an increase in relative plasma volume by 24 ± 8.1% (p < 0.001). Amniodrainage leads to uterine decompression, increased placental thickness and subsequent maternal hemodilution. We propose the term "amniodrainage-induced circulatory dysfunction" for these specific maternal hemodynamic changes in the treatment of twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
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