%0 Journal Article
%T Twin Reverse Arterial Perfusion (TRAP): Case Report
%A Natalia Adamou
%A Ibrahim Yakasai
%J Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
%P 1072-1076
%@ 2160-8806
%D 2014
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojog.2014.416147
%X The twin reversed arterial perfusion
(TRAP) sequence is an anomaly unique to monochorionic multiple pregnancies. It
is a rare complication. We present a case of acardius anephus, which was
mistaken for a live anomalous singleton fetus. A 21-year-old unbooked
Primigravida was seen in labour ward with a ten hours history of labour pains.
Urgent transabdominal ultrasound revealed a singleton live fetus at 30 weeks
gestation with gross cystic mass lesion at the level of the abdomen and
polyhydramnious. Caesarean section confirms a twin gestation with
monoamniotic monochorionic single placenta. The umbilical cord of the acardiac
twin was short¡ªFirst twin was a live female baby, weighing 1000 g. TRAP is a
rare event an early referral to feto maternal unit will improve perinatal
outcome.
%K Acardiac Twin
%K Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion
%K Monochorionic Multiple Pregnancy
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=52222