Act 2 - Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS) - Part 2

*SPECIAL GUEST* - Dr. Ramesha Papanna – Part 2 of 2

Join us as we continue our discussions on Twin Anemia Polycythemia (TAPS). 

This week Dr. Papanna walks us through the following topics on TAPS:

• Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) guidelines and recommendations for monitoring MCA Dopplers in monochorionic twins
• Laser ablation of placental anastomoses as treatment for TAPS
• • Transabdominal approach
  • Role of Solomon technique / solomonization in TAPS
  • Disease severity and clinical indications for laser as treatment for TAPS
• Intrauterine Transfusion (IUT) or exchange transfusion as treatment options for TAPS
• How gestational age affects management of TAPS
• TAPS as a complication of an incomplete laser for TTTS
• Long-term outcomes and sequelae for a pregnancy affected by TAPS

Resources for patients:
www.tapssupport.com