Postnatal Myocardial Function in Monochorionic Diamniotic Twins with Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome following Selective Laser Photocoagulation of the Communicating Placental Vessels.

Background: Monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twins are at risk for developing twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) throughout pregnancy. This may lead to myocardial dysfunction in the recipient and/or donor twin that persists beyond delivery. Selective laser photocoagulation of the communicating placental vessels (SLPCV) attempts to mitigate the cardiovascular outcomes.