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Prognosis for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome

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If the disease goes untreated, then the prognosis is extremely poor for both foetuses. Mortality ranges from 80% to 100%, while 40% of survivors present severe postpartum complications and long-term damage.

The prognosis improves dramatically for twins treated surgically, with at least one foetus surviving in 85–90% of cases, both foetuses in approximately 65% of cases and nowadays only 5% of survivors present neurological complications.

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Mar Bennasar Sans
María Marí Guasch

Published: 20 February 2018
Updated: 20 February 2018

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