scholarly journals Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence in a monochorionic monoamniotic twin pregnancy: a very rare condition

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abolfazl Abouie ◽  
Nima Rakhshankhah ◽  
Ladan Younesi ◽  
Zeinab Safarpour ◽  
Ayda Roostaee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Twin Pregnancy ◽  
Cardiac Activity ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Fetal Surveillance ◽  
History Of ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Pump Twin

Abstract Background Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP) is a very rare congenital anomaly. We present sonographic findings of TRAP sequence in the case of a multiparous woman with a monochorionic monoamniotic twin pregnancy who was referred to our unit for blood sugar control. Case presentation The patient had a history of co-twin demise at 13 weeks of gestation without appropriate fetal surveillance afterwards. We found a monochorionic placentation with a normal appearing pump twin, an abnormal appearing co-twin without obvious cardiac activity and reversed arterial flow toward instead of away from the anomalous acardiac fetus. Therefore, the sonographic diagnosis of TRAP sequence was confirmed. Conclusions We recommend considering the potential rare complications of monochorionic twin pregnancy which necessitates proper surveillance and intervention to monitor suitable growth of pump twin.

scholarly journals A Case of Trap Sequence with Immense Acardiac Twin

Folia Medica ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
Georgi I. Amaliev ◽  
Maria L. Malinova ◽  
Blagovest K. Pehlivanov ◽  
Hristina A. Ivancheva
Keyword(s):  
Twin Pregnancy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Acardiac Twin ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Complicated Pregnancy ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Normal Twin ◽  
Pump Twin

Abstract Twin-reversed arterial perfusion sequence is a rare complication of monochorionic twin pregnancy in which an anomalous acardiac fetus is hemodynamically dependent on its structurally normal “pump” twin. Early diagnosis is essential for improving perinatal prognosis for the normal twin. In this case report we present a case of TRAP sequence with immense acardiac twin with favorable outcome, emphasizing the importance of ultrasound imaging, follow-up and timing of delivery in this complicated pregnancy.

scholarly journals Acardia anceps: the monster twin; twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (11) ◽  
pp. 4775
Author(s):  
Shazia Khan ◽  
Tina Singh ◽  
Gunadhar Maiti
Keyword(s):  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Cardiac Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Reverse Direction ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Live Baby ◽  
Pump Twin

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence is an extremely rare complication of monochorionic multi-foetal pregnancy, occurring once in 35,000 births. It is characterized by a malformed foetus without a heart being perfused by a structurally normal (pump) twin via an artery-to-artery anastomosis in a reverse direction. We report one such case where ultrasound imaging revealed monochorionic twin pregnancy with a viable, normal-appearing first twin and a structurally aberrant second twin with absent cardiac activity. The patient was monitored with two weekly ultrasonography and Doppler ultrasound examination to ascertain the well-being of the pump twin. She delivered successfully at term a normal live baby and an acardius anceps foetus. The perinatal mortality of the pump twin ranges from 35 to 55%; making it essential to diagnose the presence of a pump twin at an early gestational age through improved imaging techniques to plan effective intervention at appropriate time.

scholarly journals TWIN REVERSED ARTERIAL PERFUSION SEQUENCE (TRAP);

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (07) ◽  
pp. 1093-1095
Author(s):  
Mubasher Saeed Pansota ◽  
Muhammad Imran Niaz
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cardiac Failure ◽  
Twin Pregnancy ◽  
Identical Twins ◽  
The Other ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Cardiac System ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Pump Twin

Twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence (TRAP sequence) is a condition thatoccurs only in identical twins that share a placenta (monochorionic), in which one twin lackinga functioning cardiac system “acardiac monster” receives blood from the normally developingtwin called the “pump twin”. This places an enormous demand on the heart putting the pumptwin at risk for cardiac failure. Left untreated, the pump twin will die in 50 percent to 75 percentof cases. Here we present the case report of a 20 years old G2P1at 32 weeks POG with amonochorionic twin pregnancy. One of the twins was “acardiac acephalous” and the other a“pump twin” with mild hydrocephalous.

scholarly journals Conservative management of a case of a cardiac anceps twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence misdiagnosed as vanishing twin: a case report

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Jharna Behura ◽  
Ayushi Sinha ◽  
Aafreen Naaz ◽  
Soni Bharti
Keyword(s):  
Conservative Management ◽  
Multiple Pregnancy ◽  
Cardiac Activity ◽  
Laser Coagulation ◽  
Variable Degree ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Acardiac Twin ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Pump Twin

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence is a specific, rare and severe complication of monochorionic multiple pregnancy, which is characterized by one normal fetus (pump twin) and another with no cardiac activity and variable degree of deficient development of the head and upper limbs. The management of these pregnancies are a real challenge due to the parasitic hemodynamic dependence of the acardiac twin on the pump twin. The aim of management is to maximize the chances of survival of the pump twin with some intervention. The preferred management suggested is elective ultrasound-guided laser coagulation or radiofrequency ablation of the umbilical cord vessels at 11-13 weeks when the survival is 70-75%. Delay in intervention until 16-18 weeks is associated with spontaneous cessation of blood flow in the acardiac twin in 60% of cases and in about 50% of these there is death or brain damage in the pump twin. However, pregnancies diagnosed late need to follow a tailored approach with expectant management. The authors report a case of TRAP twin sequence which on ultrasound was diagnosed as a case of vanishing twin at 20 weeks. Subsequently on follow up ultrasound, it was diagnosed as a trap sequence with the pump twin developing polyhydramnios at 30 weeks. She was counselled regarding the prognosis of the pump twin and she opted for conservative management. Weekly ultrasound and color doppler were done. The amniotic fluid index (AFI) decreased gradually at 33 and 35 weeks, there were no signs of congestive cardiac failure of the pump twin on Doppler studies and she had a spontaneous delivery of a healthy male child and an acardiac anceps fetus at 36weeks and 5 days. The perinatal mortality of a pump twin managed conservatively ranges from 35 to 55%. It is essential to diagnose the presence of trap sequence at an early gestational age through improved imaging techniques to plan a timely and effective intervention to salvage most of the pump twins.

Acardius-myelacephalus: management of a misdiagnosed case of twin reversed arterial perfusion sequence with tense polyhydramnios

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 69-71
Author(s):  
Awowole Ibraheem ◽  
Ukah Marcel ◽  
Okunola Temitope ◽  
Idowu Boluwatife
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Distress ◽  
Cardiac Activity ◽  
Severe Form ◽  
Severe Respiratory Distress ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Satisfactory State ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Pump Twin

Abstract Background: Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence is the most severe form of twin to twin transfusion syndrome. Survival of the pump twin is threatened by extreme prematurity from polyhydramnios and cardiac failure, necessitating interventions. Rarely, interventions are indicated as a result of maternal life-threatening complications. The management of an acardiac-myelacephalus variant of TRAP sequence, complicated by severe maternal respiratory distress from tense polyhydramnios is presented in this report. Case presentation: A 29-year-old G3P2, Alive2 was referred to the Perinatal Unit on account of ultrasound diagnosed twin gestation with demise of one twin at an estimated gestational age (EGA) of 29 weeks. She was in severe respiratory distress with central cyanosis, and grossly distended abdomen. Ultrasonography revealed twin gestation with cardiac activity in only one twin and polyhydramnios. The second twin had no recognizable human body structure and retrograde umbilical arterial flow. TRAP sequence with tense polyhydramnios was diagnosed. The respiratory distress was relieved with serial reductive amniocentesis, and she was managed conservatively until an EGA of 34 weeks, when she delivered a live twin that weighed 2.05 kg, and an amorphous twin with a rudimentary limb that weighed 1.82 kg following spontaneous rupture of membranes. Monochorionic placentation was confirmed at delivery. The pump twin was discharged in a satisfactory state after a period of observation. Conclusion: TRAP sequence may be easily misdiagnosed due to its rarity, with adverse consequences. Accurate diagnosis of the condition, and the provision of basic facilities for in utero interventions when indicated are necessary for fetal salvage.

Twin-Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence in a Triple Monochorionic Pregnancy with Two Direct Pump Fetuses Results in Significant Cyclic Doppler Waveform

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rocío López-Pérez ◽  
Mónica Lorente ◽  
Juan Martínez-Uriarte ◽  
Inmaculada M. Rivero ◽  
Olivia García-Izquierdo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Umbilical Cord ◽  
Doppler Ultrasound ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Doppler Waveform ◽  
Waveform Pattern ◽  
Direct Pump ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Pump Twin

We report a case of a twin-reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence complication in monochorionic triplets, in which both normal fetuses were directly connected to the umbilical cord of the acardiac fetus, thus both acting as a pump twin. Doppler ultrasound showed a significant waveform pattern with two superposed systolic waveforms in the same vessel. After birth, placental findings confirmed the existence of two direct pump twins. The Doppler pattern described here may be of help to distinguish the existence of two pump twins in a triplet monochorionic pregnancy with TRAP.

Radiofrequency Ablation with an Internally Cooled Electrode for Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence

2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 110-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maiko Wagata ◽  
Takeshi Murakoshi ◽  
Keisuke Ishii ◽  
Jin Muromoto ◽  
Jun Sasahara ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiofrequency Ablation ◽  
Color Doppler ◽  
Fetal Demise ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Internally Cooled ◽  
Gestational Age At Delivery ◽  
Twin Pregnancies ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Pump Twin

Objective: The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) with an internally cooled electrode for twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence. Methods: From April 2008 through December 2014, we retrospectively reviewed all patients who underwent RFA with an internally cooled electrode for TRAP sequence at 3 tertiary referral centers in Japan. Results: Twenty-five monochorionic diamniotic twin pregnancies underwent RFA with an internally cooled electrode for TRAP sequence at 16-27 weeks of gestation. In all cases, umbilical cord blood flow cessation in the acardiac twin was confirmed by ultrasonography with color Doppler. There were 2 cases of procedure-related complications: 1 case of unintentional septostomy and 1 case of anemia in a pump twin. Fetal demise of the pump twin occurred in 3 (12%) cases. Twenty-two (88%) of 25 pump twins were delivered alive. The median gestational age at delivery was 36 + 3 weeks (range 25 + 2-40 + 5 weeks). There were 14 cases (64%) of premature deliveries before 37 weeks and 5 (23%) before 32 weeks. Conclusion: RFA with an internally cooled electrode is a feasible and effective procedure for the treatment of TRAP sequence.

scholarly journals Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion (TRAP) Syndrome or acardiac twin: a case report in Madagascar

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 1790
Author(s):  
Lyn Z. A. Rabetsimamanga ◽  
Hary F. Rabarikoto ◽  
Maheriandrianina F. V. Rajaonarivony ◽  
Setriny M. Ravoavy ◽  
Hery R. Andrianampanalinarivo
Keyword(s):  
Twin Pregnancy ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Cardiac Activity ◽  
Upper Body ◽  
Premature Delivery ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Acardiac Twin ◽  
Gestational Week ◽  
Short Time ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion

TRAP syndrome is a rare complication of monochorionic twin pregnancy. It is characterized by the association of an acardiac twin with a healthy twin. The acardiac twin is a parasite who put the healthy twin at high risk of cardiac failure. We report a case in a 25-year-old Malagasy woman, primigravida, who had a consultation at gestational week 31 for significant dyspnea and a threat of premature delivery. Ultrasound scans discovered an acute polyhydramnios, fetus with anasarca and low cardiac activity, and a para-fetal mass. She gives birth to a male newborn and an acardiac twin without head an upper body. The first twin died short time after birth.

scholarly journals TRAP Sequence - An Interesting Entity in Twins

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 56 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. H. Srinivas Prasad ◽  
T. Ramachandra Prasad ◽  
K. Dayananda Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Color Doppler ◽  
Color Doppler Imaging ◽  
Doppler Imaging ◽  
Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Prognostic Features ◽  
Trap Sequence ◽  
Rare Malformation ◽  
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion ◽  
Pump Twin

Twin reversed arterial perfusion (TRAP) sequence, is a rare malformation occurring in monozygotic multiple gestations. One well-developed normal (pump) twin and the other twin with absent cardiac structure (acardiac), who is hemodynamically dependent on the normal (pump) twin are characteristic of this syndrome. The acardiac twin develops multiple anomalies that make survival difficult. The prognosis of the pump twin is variable with mortality rate ranging from 50% to 70%. Complications that affect the prognosis of the pump twin include complications of congestive cardiac failure due to increased cardiac demand, prematurity secondary to preterm delivery, and polyhydramnios. Because of these complications prompt detection, follow-up, and treatment of this condition is very important. We report two cases of TRAP sequence that emphasizes the importance of gray-scale and color Doppler imaging in diagnosis, detection of poor prognostic features, follow-up, and management of TRAP sequence.

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