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Hecher, K., Lewi, L., Gratacos, E., Huber, A., Villes, Y. and Deprest, J. (2006) Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion: Fetoscopic Laser Coagulation of Placental Anastomoses or the Umbilical Cord. Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, 28, 688-691. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/uog.3816

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• TITLE: Twin Reverse Arterial Perfusion (TRAP): Case Report

  AUTHORS: Natalia Adamou, Ibrahim Yakasai

  KEYWORDS: Acardiac Twin, Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion, Monochorionic Multiple Pregnancy

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol.4 No.16, December 11, 2014

  ABSTRACT: 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—First 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.